Separating couples will soon be able to obtain a divorce without having to blame each other for the breakdown of their marriage.
In April 2022, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act will come into play, introducing the new law on no fault divorce in the UK. This reform means that ‘fault’ and ‘blame’ will be removed from the divorce process.
Current Position
Under the current law, the only way for couples to obtain a divorce is to prove that their marriage has irretrievably broken down, and this has to be evidenced by one of the following...