When it comes to divorce, most people will not know the ins and outs of the process and the laws surrounding it until they go through one. But it’s worth noting that every divorce is different.
However, most people believe they know more about the divorce process than they actually do, which can lead to a fair bit of confusion when they begin going through a legal separation.… Read More
The worldwide pandemic of 2020 threw off a lot of things for many people, and one of the most significant impacts it had legally was related to laws being changed or delayed. In this case, a law that was supposed to be passed in April 2021 was delayed until April 2022, and this law is known as the no-fault or no-blame divorce, which came into effect in England and Wales.… Read More
In the UK, the civil partnership act of 2004 came into effect, oddly, in December 2005, and it enabled same-sex couples to obtain legal recognition of their partnership or relationship. This ruling has since been extended to include opposite-sex couples but has received a bit of confusion as to how it differs from a regular wedding and how you may go about ending it.… Read More
When you’re heading towards the church or a registry office in a beautiful white dress, surrounded by family, the last thing on your mind would be that your marriage can end in divorce.
Since April 2022, the procedure of getting divorced in the UK has changed. It is now popular for people to pursue what is known as a no-fault divorce, which will quicken the divorce proceedings and seek an amicable or fair conclusion, free of spite or bitterness.… Read More
In the UK, since April 2022, there has been an overhaul in divorce law. This is because the no-fault divorce has now finally come into effect, meaning that you can legally separate from your partner without there needing to be a reason, such as adultery or unreasonable behaviour.
The aim of this change is to make divorce simpler and more amicable, which has a better long-term impact, especially if there are children involved.… Read More
As of April 2022, there has been an overwhelming change in UK divorce laws.
Now it is legal for somebody to apply for what is known as a no-fault divorce. This essentially removes the requirement to provide a reason for the separation and helps with areas such as when a couple simply falls out of love with each other. When you apply for a no-fault divorce, you will be required to state that your marriage has irretrievably broken down or that your civil partnership is no longer viable.… Read More
When you are in the process of divorcing your partner, if you have children, you will undoubtedly have questions about how your separation is going to impact them.
Child access has always been an emotive, hot-button topic for many parents, and when it comes to child access post-divorce, many parents have concerns that they will legally not be allowed to see their children or will be denied access in some way.… Read More
Many solicitors have argued that divorce law within the UK has long been due an overhaul, simply because family law and divorce law have not been updated since 1973. From the 6th of April 2022, no-fault divorces have become legal in the UK.
They are exactly what they sound like and remove the emphasis on blame relating to the breakdown of the marriage.… Read More
When you walk down the aisle and say I do, the last thing on your mind is divorce.
For some couples, their marriage will inevitably end in a divorce, and unless you have extensive experience yourself in family law or have trained as a family law solicitor, it is unlikely that you will know the truth about divorce in the UK.… Read More
Are you considering getting divorced? You may be aware that in April 2022, the law changed for getting divorced. Now to get divorced it involves paperwork that can be completed independently by both parties who are splitting up and it is not necessary to have a divorce solicitor, although it can reduce the burden considerably if you do. Divorce solicitors in Weybridge at Prentice Family Law can also assist with other matters such as financial arrangements or access to any children you may have.… Read More