The Bill is now an Act!
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill received Royal Assent last night.
Couples will finally be able to divorce without playing the blame game.
More later on this - but for now, THANK YOU to our brilliant members who made this happen! #proud
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- BREAKING NEWS - We’ve been given permission to intervene in Owens v Owens at the Supreme Court. A vital case for Mrs Owens, and illustrates desperate need for divorce law reform.
- No-fault divorce given the go-ahead as the Divorce Bill clears final stages of parliamentary scrutiny. It culminates a 30-year campaign by Resolution to end the requirement for couples to assign fault in order to be granted a divorce.
- Thanks for all the tweets of congratulations. It is a momentous day in our campaign for #NoFaultDivorce The real beneficiaries, though, will be divorcing couples who are no longer forced to play the blame game. Here’s our response: resolution.org.uk/news-list.asp?…
- An important day for divorcing couples today as we mark the end of the blame game. Thank you to all those who have supported our campaign over the years, and all members talking to the press and public today about this vital change. #NoFaultDivorceFrom today no-fault divorce is being introduced to marriages and civil partnerships. The new law removes the need for a reason or a 'blame game', allowing one spouse or the couple jointly to make a statement of irretrievable breakdown. @MissJoEdwards explains.
00:00 - We’re heading to Westminster today for two reasons. 1. To support Mrs Owens at @UKSupremeCourt as the only intervener. 2. To continue our call for reform to make divorce kinder. It’s time to end the blame game. It’s time for #NoFaultDivorce resolution.org.uk/news-list.asp?…
- It's official -- the biggest shake up of divorce laws in 50 years.Today the biggest shake-up of #divorce laws in 50 years starts @HouseofCommons to end the 'blame game'. It will make a genuine difference to children & families by: ✅avoiding unnecessary conflict ✅helping divorcing couples move forward amicably More: gov.uk/government/new…
00:00 - Today's announcement on #NoFaultDivorce is in no small part down to the work of our members over a number of years. @topfamilylawyer - a longtime campaigner for reform - says thank you in our latest video.
00:00 - It’s #GoodDivorce Week! It’s a time to highlight the great work our members do, but more importantly, make government and the public aware of how you're helping people find #abetterway. Look out for resources and info from us throughout the week.
- Tomorrow we will hopefully move a step closer to #NoFaultDivorce as the House of Lords debates the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill. We’ve been briefing Peers ahead of the debate - read what we have to say here: resolution.org.uk/campaigning-fo…
- Delighted that @DavidGauke has today confirmed plans to legislate for #NoFaultDivorce. Thank you to all our members who’ve campaigned for this over the years - this is the result of all your hard work. Here’s our response from @topfamilylawyer and @Auntie_Ag
- Lady Hale’s amazing keynote address to #ResConf18 has been published by @UKSupremeCourt. You can read it here: supremecourt.uk/docs/speech-18…
- Breaking news🗞️🗞️: #DivorceReform Bill introduced today. Huge thanks to all our members who supported our campaign to #EndtheBlameGame. We'll now work to ensure it's passed as quickly as possible! Show your support with our #nofault #Twibbon bit.ly/2Wslsz2
- After years of campaigning, we are delighted that no-fault divorce will now become a reality. Thank you to everyone who supported us - you've helped end the blame game. @topfamilylawyer
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