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file for divorce

phrase

A2CEFR level
15/100Rarity: common
TechnicalRegister

To formally begin divorce proceedings by submitting an application to the court.

She decided to file for divorce once it was clear the marriage could not be saved.

Similar: petition for divorce

Topic: Family law in Legal English

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