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ARTICLE · 09 JANUARY 2025

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The No-fault Divorce procedure, introduced in the UK on 6th April 2022, simplifies divorce and civil partnership dissolution by removing the need to prove fault or separate beforehand. Now, the only ground for divorce is that the relationship has "broken down irretrievably." Spouses can no longer contest the divorce unless on legal grounds like jurisdiction or marriage validity.

United KingdomFamily and Matrimonial
Linda Pope
Linda Pope

The "new year, new me" mindset can lead to monumental decisions to include ending a marriage or civil partnership by divorce. Alternatively, for those who are already separated the New Year is usually the time to start proceedings and embarking on a new chapter in their lives.

The No-fault procedure became law on 6th April 2022. However, some people are still under the impression that you need to prove fault or be formally separated for a period of time to obtain a divorce or civil partnership dissolution. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 reformed the requirements by:

  • removing the need to make allegations or prove the other party was at fault thereby reducing conflict and hostility;

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