Divorce law has changed meaning adultery, unreasonable behaviour and desertion can no longer be a stated as a reason for a divorce.
A recent online survey for Wake Smith Solicitors asked about how people felt about no longer being able to apportion blame.
56 per cent of respondents said the change was a real move forward in law, 18 per cent said it would make no difference, 15 per cent said there should be a blame option, while 11 per cent didn’t know.
Wake Smith’s head of family law Lindsey Canning looks at the change.
“No-fault divorce has ended the divorce blame game. Under the new divorce law, a divorce can happen without either party attributing fault or lengthy separation periods.
“The former list of five permissible ways to prove the breakdown of marriage has been replaced by a single mechanism.
“Now all that’s required is for at least one spouse to provide a legal statement to say the marriage has broken down irretrievably.
It is anticipated that no-fault divorce will help to reduce conflict and allow couples to focus on important matters, such as sorting out the arrangements for the children or finances.
Lindsey added: “It is hoped that the new law will allow separating couples to work together collaboratively and amicably to resolve issues that arise on separation.
“However, if you are thinking about a divorce, you should get help from a family law solicitor.”
No fault divorce from April 2022
For further details please contact family solicitors Lindsey Canning at Wake Smith Solicitors on 0114 2242081.
