Prior to the introduction of no-fault divorce when someone filed for divorce if they hadn’t been separated for at least two years, they had to ‘blame’ the other party for the breakdown of the marriage. They did this by citing either adultery or the behaviour of the other to prove that the relationship has irretrievably broken down. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 removed the requirement for fault or blame from the divorce process. The petition only has to state that there has been an irretrievable breakdown – no proof is required. As long as both parties agree to get divorced, the judge will grant the application without considering the reasons.