From April 2022 no fault divorce was introduced meaning that the necessity to confirm one of five facts (adultery, unreasonable behaviour, desertion, two years separation with consent or five years separation) has been removed. Your application will now simply include a statement in which you confirm that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. You can now apply as a sole applicant or make a joint application with your spouse. There are much more limited grounds on which a party can object to the divorce proceedings. This should make the process much more predictable and straightforward. The new law introduces a minimum period of six months so that it is now not possible to get a divorce in less than six months. As part of the process, you will receive a conditional order and ultimately a final order which will bring your marriage to an end. We will provide you with full details of the process at the outset and as matters progress.