In the news the past few days, second reading of law on Monday which will allow quicker, no fault divorce.
'MPs were told on Thursday that the Government intended to press ahead with the second reading of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill into law despite the concerns among backbenchers.' (Source The Telegraph)
I believe it will allow divorce after 6 months with no need for blame. It also, I think, allows for one party to start the divorce procedure without notifying the other and have a 20 week reflection period? This may be contentious, and I can see that, although in cases where there is serious abuse may be important?
The contesting MP's seem to be arguing that it will all be too easy for couples to 'give up' and not the serious process it should be, thus allowing for hasty, ill thought out decisions and lack of respect for the sanctity of marriage.
The financial arrangement and child custody arrangements remain separate, so divorce overall will still be a costly and lengthy procedure, which I personally think negates the argument of it being frivolous!
AIBU to think that no fault and quicker divorce laws will be much more civilised, and may even lead to some couples establishing a less acrimonious post divorce relationship ?
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New 'no fault' Divorce laws being opposed by backbench MPs
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Weetabixandcrumpets · 06/06/2020 10:26
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