What happens if I don't apply for a Conditional Order?

If you are the Applicant and don’t apply for a Conditional Order, the divorce process will remain incomplete and the divorce cannot move forward. You will remain married.

The Respondent could apply to the court to dismiss the divorce application, and issue their own divorce application against you. There may be cost implications if this happens.

In extreme cases of prolonged inaction, a court could dismiss the divorce application themselves.