The Government confirmed in April 2019 that there would be a change to divorce law in England and Wales. On the 6th April 2022 the government introduced “No Fault Divorces” this is a very significant change to divorce law and Civil Partnership dissolutions.
At HB 121 Solicitors in Wolverhampton and Worcestershire our family lawyers and solicitors can help you with a divorce to make it less stressful. HB 121 solicitors can also help manage your case to resolve any financial and children’smatters. We have experienced family mediation solicitors to offer legal advice in matters related to family law.
There have been many significant changes to the law surrounding divorce.
Under the old law you would be required to prove one of the 5 reasons for divorce; Adultery, Unreasonable Behaviour, Desertion, 2 Years Separation (with consent from both sides) or 5 Years Separation.
One of the most important changes to this law is the removal of fault. Couples can now get divorced or dissolved wholly on the basis the marriage irretrievable broken down. This elevates the need for blaming on another and can lead to calmer mediation when other factors are involved for example children.
Under the law one person would issue the divorce proceedings against the other.
Under the new law couples can now apply jointly. An application can still be made solely by one person.
There in now a 20-week minimum time frame between application and conditional order being applied for. Then a 6-week 1 day minimum between conditional order and application for final order. This has been introduced to end concerns that the new law would make divorce quick and easy to allow couples a period of reflection.
A divorce or civil partnership dissolution can only be contested on the basis of jurisdiction. It cannot be contested for any other reason.
Our divorce lawyers at HB 121 Solicitors in Worcestershire and Wolverhampton can support you through the divorce process so that it's as straightforward as possible. We'll explain the newrules and requirements to ensure everything's clear.
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