NO-FAULT DIVORCE SOLICITORS serving you since 2008, having an office in west London Southall.
On the 6th of April 2022, No-fault divorce has been introduced in England & Wales, providing couples another route of divorcing their spouse or civil partner.
Previously, couples were needed to provide one of the five following reasons to divorce:
- Desertion.
- Adultery.
- Unreasonable behaviour.
- Separation for at least 2 years (if the non-petitioning spouse agrees).
- Separation for at least 5 years.
These above-stated reasons often imply a fraction of blame which makes the divorce process difficult.
What’s new with no-fault divorce?
Replace the ‘Five Grounds for Divorce’: Introduce a new requirement for couples to submit a statement confirming the marriage has irretrievably broken down, removing the need to rely on specific reasons for the divorce.
Eliminate the Option to Contest: Remove the ability for one spouse to challenge or contest the divorce, making the process smoother and less confrontational.
Allow Joint Applications: Give couples the option to apply for divorce together, reflecting a mutual decision and promoting a more cooperative approach.
Use Clear, Simple Language: Simplify legal terminology by replacing terms like ‘decree nisi’ with ‘conditional order’ and ‘decree absolute’ with ‘final order’ to make the process more accessible and easier to understand.
Our firm is regulated by the Solicitors Regulated Authority (SRA), so feel free to contact our No-Fault Divorce Solicitors in Southall.