Divorce
The differences between divorce, separation and annulment of marriage
Divorce, separation and annulment are all different but how do they differ when it comes to lawyers and the law? The annulment of marriage serves as a distinctive route to dissolve a marriage, diverging from the more commonly known procedures of divorce and separation. Understanding the nuances of each approach and the respective roles of […]
How to prepare for a divorce: a divorce preparation checklist
The divorce process in Ireland is still relatively shrouded in mystery to people who are not involved in the legal process. To the regular person, their understanding of divorce normally comes from Tv and movies which unsurprisingly doesn’t create an accurate picture. To lawyers, the process appears far more mundane most of the time. Bar […]
Divorce for men
Here at Breakthrough Family Law, we understand divorce can be a treacherous affair for men. Our family solicitors continue to provide tailored services, with men’s divorce, child custody and fathers rights being the focus. In order to provide you with some general knowledge, we have put together the most popular questions we get asked by our […]
No-fault divorce will serve as a lifeline to women trapped in abusive marriages
The biggest change to divorce laws in the past 50 years will take place on 6 April 2022. From this date, married and civil partnership couples can obtain a divorce without having to “blame the other”, under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 – commonly referred to as no-fault divorce. No-fault divorce has been […]
How the upcoming no fault divorce law will change lawyer workloads
It’s a sad fact that not every marriage is destined to last in fact, the divorce rate in the UK stands at around 42 per cent. Although divorce hasn’t always been something that society accepts, thankfully, things have moved on since then, with legislation being regularly updated. So, what’s one thing that every family law […]
No fault divorce coming to the UK is good news for divorcing couples
Getting a divorce in the UK is set to become a whole lot simpler thanks to the imminent introduction of no fault divorce. But why will no fault divorce be so beneficial for divorcing couples? It’s a simple truth that getting divorced in the UK can be a messy affair. Amazingly, divorce laws have not […]
Digital divorces are here to stay but don’t cut out the legal advice
Divorce enquiries to lawyers surged by 95% in the wake of the pandemic, in one of the steepest ever rises. It’s expected that 2021 will see further increases as the effects of lockdowns are felt. It may be a small silver lining, but recent technology overhauls by the Courts service will at least allow unhappy […]
How to navigate a divorce during a world pandemic
2020 has been a difficult year. Whatever area of life you look at, Covid-19 has in some shape or form had an impact. Experts estimate that around 24% of the UK’s work force faces redundancy, with country-wide economic activity down 30% from the month before lock-downs were enforced. Businesses are struggling, relationships are under unprecedented […]
No-fault divorce
The recent proposition for a no-fault divorce seeks to make the dissolution of a marriage simpler by removing the need to assign blame.
The decline of divorces in the UK
Divorce is ultimately the last step in the breakdown of a marriage. While it’s a stage no couple hopes to reach, unfortunately it can be the only remaining step to repairing the relationship, especially if children are involved. The process of a divorce can be a saddening and difficult for all parties, but it’s an […]
