Introduction to the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020


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Practice notes
No-fault divorce

Introduction to the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020


Published by a ½Û×ÓÊÓƵ Family expert

Practice notes
No-fault divorce
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This Practice Note considers the key provisions contained in the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (DDSA 2020), including the introduction of no-fault divorce, the ability for the first time for parties to make joint applications for divorce, dissolution, and separation, and the introduction of a 20-week period between the start of the proceedings (when the court issues the application) and when the applicant(s) may apply for a conditional order. It also explains the terminology and the changes made to the divorce and dissolution procedure including changes relating to service, and the transitional provisions.

Significant changes were made as a consequence of DDSA 2020 to the procedure for applications for matrimonial and civil partnership orders. DDSA 2020 does not make substantive changes to the law regarding nullity proceedings however there are some consequential changes to the procedure under the amended FPR 2010 affecting applications for nullity and nullity of marriage orders that are issued on or after 6 April 2022. The changes relate primarily to changes to terminology, updated forms and changes

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Dissolution definition
What does Dissolution mean?

The bringing to an end of a valid civil partnership between two people of the same sex

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