Guidance - Divorce in England and Wales
How to contact the divorce centre in Harlow
The HMCTS Divorce and Dissolution Service in Harlow is the central administrative hub that processes divorce, dissolution, and related financial remedy applications for all of England and Wales.
[icon name=”map-pin” prefix=”fas”] Postal Address
If you need to send documents by post, use the official HMCTS mailing address below:
HMCTS Divorce and Dissolution Service
PO Box 13226
Harlow
CM20 9UG
This is the primary postal address for all divorce and civil partnership dissolution correspondence.
[icon name=”phone” prefix=”fas”] Telephone Contact
The Harlow Divorce and Dissolution Centre offers telephone support during weekdays.
General Telephone Enquiries
- 0300 303 0642
Open Monday to Friday, 10am–6pm
Welsh Language Enquiries
- 0300 303 5171
These numbers can assist with:
- Checking the progress of your divorce application
- Asking questions about the process
- Clarifying document or evidence requirements
[icon name=”at” prefix=”fas”] Email Contact
If you are unable to use the online contact form, the official email point is:
This email can be used for general enquiries about divorce applications.
[icon name=”comment-dots” prefix=”fas”] Online Contact Options
The service also offers web‑based support:
Webchat
Accessible through the official government site. Availability varies depending on agent load.
Online Message Form
You can send a message through the government portal if webchat is unavailable.
[icon name=”triangle-exclamation” prefix=”fas”] Warning About Scams
HMCTS reports that scammers may imitate official phone numbers or email addresses and demand payment. If unsure, you should not make any payment and report concerns to Action Fraud.
[icon name=”list-check” prefix=”fas”] Summary
Contacting the Divorce and Dissolution Centre in Harlow can be done through:
- Post: PO Box 13226, Harlow CM20 9UG
- Phone: 0300 303 0642 (general), 0300 303 5171 (Welsh)
- Email: access.divorce@justice.gov.uk
- Webchat / Online message: via apply-divorce.service.gov.uk
These channels ensure that applicants can receive updates, ask questions, and obtain official guidance regarding their divorce or dissolution case.
Court fees
Court fees are payable when you start a divorce.
There is a separate fee if you have to make another application as part of your divorce.
For example, if you need to apply for deemed service, you will pay an extra fee on top of the original court fee.
A fee is also payable for an order dividing your assets or making a clean break.
Help paying the court fee
If you are on a low income
- you may be eligible to pay a discounted court fee; or
- fully exempt.
Court Fee refunds
If you have paid a court fee within the last 3 months and were eligible at the time for exemption or to pay a discounted fee, you may be able to apply for a refund.
How much is the court fee?
The table below shows the most common court fees in connection with divorce.
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You can find out more about fee exemption and apply for help with the court fee here.
More in the divorce series
Relevant Legislation
Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020
All our guides are written by a Resolution accredited solicitor specialising in money and property on divorce