New Divorce Law

The new divorce law is to come into effect from the 6^th of April 2022.

The main changes in divorce law are: -

• A joint application for divorce can be made
• There is no longer an option to contest/defend a divorce
• There is no need to use blame to prove that your marriage has irretrievably broken down
• A minimum timetable of 26 weeks is proposed for the divorce to be finalised

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us to book a free half-hour appointment to gain advice and support about applying for divorce as well as other matters such as child arrangements and finances.