The introduction of no-fault divorce in the UK in April 2022 represents a significant shift in family law. There is no longer an emphasis on waiting for a period of separation, nor is there the need for a spouse to blame the other for the breakdown of the marriage. The introduction of the no-fault divorce allows parties to end their marriage without a reason being cited which can greatly reduce tension, speed up agreements in other matters such as children and finances and ma

All three orders mentioned above are orders made by the court in respect of the settlement of financial claims arising from a marriage. Part of dealing with divorcing your spouse involves consideration of matrimonial claims which automatically arise with any marriage or civil partnership. The type of order that you require depends on the nature of how you agree to your settlement with your spouse and whether indeed there are any assets to divide, continuing maintenance or a