Flood of divorces expected today as ‘no fault’ separation rules take effect
From today, reforms to family law will allow couples to split without having proof of their partner being at fault, or that the pair have been separated for at least two years.
The new rules were created to prevent even the most amicable divorces from escalating into animosity, but the risk of unfairness when financial assets are split will still be as present as ever, Emma Watkins of pensions firm Scottish Widows said. Finances and childcare are two of the largest points of contention in any divorce.
“Whatever the circumstances of a divorce and no matter how cordial the relationship, it’s critical that all assets and financial policies are reviewed in divorce agreements,” Ms Watkins said.
Seven in 10 men would have chosen a no fault divorce given the opportunity, compared to four in 10 women, research from law firm Fladgate has shown.
Quote from Christian Concern. “‘No fault’ divorce is really ‘no reason’ divorce. How can the justice secretary say in one breath that he wants to uphold the institution of marriage when he is tearing it down, allowing people to walk away from their solemn promises to hold together in life-long commitment? Marriage matters for our children, and they need to know it matters. This legislation will make life less stable and more chaotic for them.
“Marriage is a solemn, life-long promise before God to love and care for another person; the availability of unilateral divorce renders this promise meaningless. Marriage is supposed to take work, and the effort pays off. When that bond is broken, it leaves mess and brokenness for all involved. Reports show that family breakdown costs the average taxpayer over £1,800 a year. How much more must we needlessly sacrifice?
“These laws now mean that one partner can impose divorce on the other and any children, forcing them to move house and break up the family. This amounts to ‘unilateral divorce’ where one partner is imposing divorce on the other. Studies have shown that children do better with married parents, even if those parents are in conflict. No-one seems to care about the effects this law will have on children and vulnerable women by making one-sided unilateral divorce legal.”
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