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No Fault Divorce delayed until April 2022

In a blow to many couples seeking to get divorced, the government has recently confirmed that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act, which covers no fault divorce, won’t be introduced in the autumn as originally planned. It has now been delayed until 6 April 2022. The reason given is to allow sufficient time for the…

No Fault divorce edging a step closer

unhappy couple sitting on bench

Our family lawyer Rachel Macwilliam says that the plans which are now underway to bring in no-fault divorce will help to reduce the acrimony caused by having to blame a partner under the current system. The current rules The current legislation means that one partner needs to prove the other is at fault through adultery,…