As from 6 April 2022, we have new divorce law. The last time is was change was in 1973 so this is a really big deal – for lawyer nerds like me and for the people who want to get divorced. I doubt that you will see a change like this again in your lifetime. This is the first of a series of posts …
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Delay to No Fault Divorce
Disappointing news. The start date for 'no fault' divorce has been pushed back from October 2021 to April 2022. Disappointing but from the point of view of solicitors, not surprising. The new court rules and court forms are not ready. The digital divorce system is not ready - and there have been a …
No fault divorce dead in the water?
Back in June 2019, we were all getting very excited about the prospect of finally, FINALLY, getting over the line with having no fault divorce. I wrote about it here. The bill was put before Parliament. All seemed to be progressing well. And then……. Whammo! Parliament is …