Big changes are on the horizon in family law. The way that marriage breakdown is to be dealt with is to undergo fundamental reshaping as no-fault divorce will finally be on the statute books. It has been half a century since the last major change to the system so reform was arguably well overdue. Presently in order to satisfy the court that grounds exist for a divorce, a petitioner has to rely on one of five facts: adultery, behaviour, 2 years’ separation with consent, 5 years’ separation or desertion.  Those who don’t want to wait 2 years or more for a divorce, must opt for adultery or behaviour, meaning they have no alternative but to start the process with blame – clearly not conducive to maintaining an amicable break-up.   Many people mistakenly believe that the party at “fault” will be … Continue reading →