Decree Nisi is the first main stage of the divorce and when it is pronounced, it is confirmed that the Court do not consider there to be any reason why the divorce cannot proceed. 43 days after the pronouncement of Decree Nisi, the petitioner is able to apply to the Court for Decree Absolute. For Divorces filed after 1 April 2022, a Conditional Order will be received instead of a Decree Nisi and a Final Order instead of Decree Absolute.