I need information on how isle of man or manx law works in respect of divorce

Hello wallace-ga

Although English law does not extend to the Isle of Man, the Manx
legal system is based on the principles of English law, like the legal
systems of many Commonwealth countries.

As in the UK, the first step towards getting divorced is to draft a
divorce petition with the local court stating, among other things, the
fact that the marriage has broken down irretrievably and the basis for
the breakdown. You would normally need a solicitor to do this. 
Lawyers on the Isle of Man are known as advocates and they cover the
roles of solicitors and barristers in England.

‘Divorce Online’ has a clear explanation of the steps involved in
getting divorced. Follow the ‘Contemplating Divorce’ link at the left
hand side.
http://www.divorceonline.co.uk/

On the Isle of Man divorce cases are dealt with by The General
Registry:
http://www.gov.im/infocentre/faqs/faq19.html
High Court Division: telephone +44 (0)1624  685253 or +44 (0) 1624
685236

The Isle of Man Matrimonial Act of 2001 is described here:
http://www.gov.im/infocentre/matr2001a.html

Two law firms on the Isle of Man that advertise as handling divorce
cases are

Cains Advocates Limited
http://www.cains.co.im/
E-mail: law@cains.co.im
15-19 Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 1LB
Tel: +44 (0) 1624 638300      
Fax: +44 (0) 1624 638333
 
Mann and Partners
http://www.mannandpartners.com/
e-mail law@mannandpartners.com
New Court Chambers
23-25 Bucks Road
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM99 2EN
Tel : +44 (0) 1624 695 800
Fax : +44 (0) 1624 695 801
 
List of Isle of Man help lines including Citizens Advice Bureau:
http://www.manx-ads.com/site/helplines.html

Other websites offering general information about divorce that you may
find useful:

Divorce Guide
http://www.divorceguideuk.co.uk/

Divorce
http://www.divorce.co.uk/frame.htm
Advice on mediation, counseling and legal aspects of divorce.

Google search terms:

Divorce+”Isle of Man”
://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&q=%22Isle+of+Mann%22+divorce

I hope this helps. 

Best wishes

catherine-ga

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