If a divorce proceeds in England or Wales, in order to file a divorce petition, the court require your original marriage certificate or a certified copy which can be obtained from the General Register Office. The marriage certificate is retained by the court after the divorce is concluded. There is also a court fee payable to the court when a Petition is filed which is currently £550. A divorce petition must be completed, stating the fact upon which you rely to establish that your marriage has irretrievably broken down.