09 April 2019 

CILEx welcomes no-fault divorce

“Just months after closing its consultation on no-fault divorce, CILEx is pleased to see the government’s announcement for new legislation to implement many of the changes that our Family Practitioners Specialist Reference Group had called for. The government’s official response echoes many of the views put forward by members, who argued against a divorce law with ‘blame’ at its heart, whilst willing the new law to be patient in providing adequate periods of reflection and reconciliation for those making a life changing decision. CILEx is pleased to see that this area of reform is high on the government’s agenda, and whilst we recognise that parliamentary time is somewhat limited, it is important that these changes are brought to the table so that our legal processes do not irreparably create rifts in the family and home life.”