Campaigners have heralded the biggest shake up of divorce law in half a century as a “hallelujah moment” for couples wishing to split amicably.
From Wednesday, married couples in England and Wales will be able to start proceedings without apportioning blame as no-fault divorce legislation comes into force.
Campaigners say it will help couples move forward, rather than dredge up the past, and enable them to secure the best outcome for their family without unnecessary conflict.
Stuart Ruff, partner at the south London and Kent law firm Thackray Williams, said: “This is the legal watershed that couples have been desperately waiting for.
“It is truly a hallelujah moment and will save couples untold pain of having to blame somebody for a divorce.”
Tini Owens, whose case sparked the campaign for a law change almost four years ago, called the move an “important milestone”.
She lost a Supreme Court fight in 2018 after failing to convince judges that her 40-year marriage should end.
She said: “No-one should have to remain in a loveless…
