Gordons No fault Divorce Guide

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No-Fault Divorce - 6th April 2022
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What is no-fault divorce?
No-fault divorce has transformed the divorce
process as we know it traditionally.
There have been various updates and
amendments to the law in order to address
long-standing concerns regarding the need to
allege fault, outdated terminology and an
overall confrontational tone.
Inevitably, some divorces will likely remain
highly contentious, but even in the worst cases,
it is hoped that the new law will save some time
and legal costs.
What are the key changes brought by nofault
divorce?
The requirement to allege and prove conduct or separation grounds has
been removed.
A statement of 'irretrievable breakdown' is the only basis for divorce or
dissolution.
There is no ability to defend or cross-petition for technical reasons.
It is possible for both parties to apply jointly for a divorce or dissolution.
There is a new 26-week minimum timeframe for a divorce or dissolution
starting from the date an application is made.
There is no automatic application for legal costs.
A separate application (with an additional court fee) must be made for a
costs order.
Click here to learn about the important changes to the law of divorce and separation.

What are the changes to
the terminology?
The Petition is now called An Application
The Petitioner is now The Applicant
Decree Nisi is now a Conditional Order
Decree Absolute is now a Final Order
Judicial Separation Decree is now a Judicial Separation Order
Where there are joint applicants, these are to be called Applicant 1 and
Applicant 2.
The responding party to a Sole Application will still be called a Respondent.
What will a divorce cost?
The legal costs of submitting sole or joint
applications will be in the region of £450 +
VAT.
The court fee remains £593, and this will be
shared by the parties but will depend on the
financial resources available for each party.
What is the new procedure?
Where one party is represented by a lawyer, the Application must
be made via the Court Service online portal.
Applications can be sole or joint, and the procedure slightly differs
depending on whether the Application is a sole or joint one.
For those without lawyers, paper Applications can be made.
Click here to learn about how no-fault divorce is different to traditional divorce.

How can Gordons Partnership
Family Solicitors help?
The expert Family Solicitors at Gordons
Partnership are here to support you
through difficult times. They can advise
you on various family-related issues,
including;
no-fault divorce
finances on divorce
children's arrangements
pre and postnuptial agreements.
How do I get in touch?
To speak to a member of our excellent family team, email us at
sols@gordonsols.co.uk.
Alternatively, call us on 020 7421 9421 (London) or 01483 451900 (Guildford).
For more information about divorce, head to our website, gordonsols.co.uk
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