How can you tell is someone is really divorced?

[Hippocat]

Can you look it up somewhere? Hopefully online without having to pay..

They should have a copy of their decree absolute, would they be able to show you a copy.

You can apply via Gov.UK site but there is a fee depending on how much information you have.

It's a new potential boyfriend - I'm not sure I trust him

That's enough, surely? If you don't trust what's he's saying, there's your bright 🚩 right there.

I wasn't divorced when I started going out with DH, but had been separated from my ex and living apart for some time, and was completely open and honest with (now) DH.