No Fault Divorce starts on the 6th April 2022

The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will finally come into force on the 6th April 2022.

No Fault Divorce will:-

i) Ensure plain English is used e.g. applicant = petitioner, conditional order = decree nisi and final order = decree absolute
ii) Enable both parties to complete the application i.e. a joint application will now be available if desired
iii) A statement of irretrievable breakdown will replace one of the five conditions previously required
iv) Contesting the divorce will no longer be possible
v) Apply to the dissolution of civil partnerships.