No Fault - what happens if dh doesn't sign?

[MissInterpretation]

First of all, I'm really sorry if this has been asked before, and I'm sure it has many times.

I started filling in my online divorce application on 6th April last year, with the No Fault wind in my sails. I stopped part way through and saved it to go back to. To cut a long story short, the wind dropped and the sails went down, but now I can feel it returning and I want to just get it done. Following a discussion with him last week when things came to a head, I can see dh is going to make things very difficult. My question is, can he just not sign the forms and will it all come to a halt? My perception of the no fault law change was that a partner cannot contest the divorce petition, but is this correct? I was maybe simplistically thinking I would fill in the forms and be divorced in six months. Can someone please explain the process if you have been in a similar situation? Thank you.

Pretty sure you can apply as a single application as ultimately he can't refuse you a divorce. You have to prove to a court that he is aware of the proceedings and you've taken reasonable steps to notify him - so You would have to pay to serve him the divorce papers either by bailiff or court order I believe so it does make it more expensive

The process can get a little confusing at times - especially because we don’t actually know it and what we can do. See if this can help you https://iamlip.com/ the help guides guided me on what to do throughout and explain how you can go about your divorce. Hope this can help you figure out what you can do!

Thank you @EmmW14 I've started reading and it looks really useful