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The introduction of ‘no-fault’ divorce laws earlier this year were the most significant changes to UK divorce laws in 50 years! So, what's changed: Divorce can now be granted without one person blaming the other, so the notion of fault or blame has been removed from the divorce process. Couples can now get divorced solely on the basis that their marriage has broken down. There was a requirement to cite one of the 5 legally recognised reasons for the breakdown of the marriage. It is no longer possible to contest a divorce - This is one of the most significant changes to come out of the divorce law reforms. Under the new system, this option has been removed. A divorce or civil partnership dissolution can only be contested on the basis of jurisdiction - it cannot be contested for any other reason. Couples can now jointly apply for divorce - Under the old system, one person needed to issue divorce proceedings against the other. With the new 'no-fault' divorce system, the application can either be made by one person or both people can make the application jointly. A change in the language used - The language has been updated as some of the terminology used previously was very outdated. There is a minimum timeframe of 26 weeks between the application and final order A minimum timeframe of 20 weeks has been introduced between the application being submitted and the final order being applied for. After which, there is a 6 week and 1 day period that must pass.