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Two recent cases highlight the procedural difficulties and the court’s case management powers

From 15 Feb, Contested FR Applications should be sent to the Financial Remedy Centre

Resolution has worked with The Law Society on a note to assist family lawyers in England and Wales ahead of the end of the Brexit transition period in relation to divorce and finance cases, and domestic abuse cases. We have also worked with the Association of Lawyers for Children on a note for children practitioners.

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You can apply for a divorce if you have been married for more than a year and can show that your marriage has irretrievably broken down. Currently this is done by proving one of five facts – adultery, behaviour, desertion, 2 years separation with consent, or 5 years separation.

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HMCTS have updated their guidance to submitting a case to the online divorce service

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In the first of a two-part article in The Review on the modern law of pre-nups, we look back on t...

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Resolution has briefed members of the House of Lords ahead of the Committee Stage of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill, which would make no-fault divorce a reality.

No-fault divorce passes second reading in the House of Lords

Lords will debate no-fault divorce on 5 February

The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill will have its second reading in the House of Commons on Monday 8 June 2020, having passed the Lords stage with support from across the Chamber. The Bill will allow couples to divorce without having to assign blame.

Today's (19th Dec) Queen's Speech announced the re-introduction of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill, and the Domestic Abuse Bill.

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Resolution's former Chair, Nigel Shepherd, was recognised for his outstanding contribution at the Family Law Awards held in London last night (27 November).

Resolution has today written to political party leaders, urging them to prioritise much-needed family justice reforms in their election manifestos.

Resolution welcomed the announcement in the Queen’s Speech that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill is being reintroduced.

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Divorces with an international element can get more complicated, but we've answered some common questions below.

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The Government has published the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill, which will provide for no fault divorce.

Once you and your partner have decided to split up, you need to plan how you will tell your children.

If possible, it is best if both of you can talk to your children together. However, this is only appropriate if you are able to manage your feelings and opinions about the divorce or separation.

It may be that you both have different opinions about why things did not work out or be in different stages of the emotional process. If talking to children together is going to create more tension, have separate discussions.

With the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill currently making its way through Parliament, there are plenty of ways you can join our call for no fault divorce. Keep checking back here for more information.

Negotiating your own agreement, with or without professional support, can be the cheapest way to a settlement and at first glance can seem the easiest. However, it can be a complex process with many aspects you and your partner will need to consider, and so it is not suitable for everyone.

Resolution believes the laws surrounding divorce should be changed, to allow couples to separate without having to apportion blame on a legal document, and without having to wait at least two years before they can divorce.

Resolution, the national family justice body, has welcomed the government’s announcement of a new law to remove the need for divorcing couples in England and Wales to assign blame.

Resolution members sign up to our Code of Practice committing to a non-confrontational approach to help you resolve your family issue.

Search to find help in your local area or by profession. If you would like to work with an expert to resolve your issue consider searching for a Resolution Accredited Specialist.

Responding to the news that the government intends to introduce no-fault divorce, the family justice body Resolution has welcomed the plans, which it says will reduce conflict among separating couples.

Senior family lawyers gathered outside Parliament today to call on Government to reform outdated divorce laws and remove the need for blame from the process.