Family Law Experts Back Calls For Changes Which Could Reduce Stress Of Separation

Specialist family lawyers have given their support to new calls for the introduction of no-fault divorce in England and Wales, describing the move as a “common sense approach” which could reduce the stress that separating couples currently endure.

Baroness Hale of Richmond has reiterated her stance that the concept should be introduced, telling The Times that the current need for couples to cite reasons such as adultery or unreasonable behaviour should be abolished.

Her calls have come after an interview in December with the Evening Standard, when she said such a move would mean couples can end their marriages simply by saying the relationship had failed, without implying blame on either side.

Irwin Mitchell’s specialist Family Law team have backed the suggestion, stating that the introduction of a no-fault divorce concept is now long overdue.