Yesterday ministers announced that the long-awaited Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will come into force on 6th April 2022.
The new law will introduce a ‘no-fault divorce’. It will replace the need to assign blame to your spouse when applying for a divorce. It will not be possible for the divorce to be contested by the other party and also allows for a joint application for divorce by the parties. Thus, it is hoped that the divorce may proceed as amicably as possible and for children and financial matters to be resolved in a similarly amicable way.
If you require any advice in relation to the breakdown of your marriage, agreeing financial matters or assistance with resolving disputes over children arrangements, please contact our Family Law team on 01482 225566 to arrange a free initial telephone appointment with one of our expert family lawyers.
