Now the decorations have come down and people have recovered from the Christmas festivities is the time that families reflect on what they want to achieve from the year ahead. <\/p>\n
Sadly, for many this means a decision to separate from a marriage or a partnership. A New Year, and for 2020 a new decade, can have a strange effect on people and give them a boost to make and implement life changing decisions. <\/p>\n
These should never be taken likely and it is always upsetting when a relationship breaks down, particularly when children are involved.<\/p>\n
In 2019, there were hopes that there would be widespread reform of the divorce system within England and Wales. Due to complications around Brexit and the snap General Election, these proposals were put on hold and their future remains uncertain. Those hoping to initiate proceedings under a \u2018no fault\u2019 divorce will have to use the grounds under the current system, which are: Adultery, Unreasonable Behaviour, Desertion \u2013 2 continuous years, 2 years separation with consent and 5 years separation \u2013 no consent required.<\/p>\n
There is however an exciting shake up to the laws surrounding relationships in 2020 for heterosexual couples. For the first time they will have with the ability to choose whether to enter into a marriage or a civil partnership, which has previously only been available to same-sex couples. It will be interesting to see how many take advantage of this option throughout the year.<\/p>\n
Maybe people we advise feel a sense of loss or embarrassment over the breakdown of their relationship. Our approach is to listen to our clients and provide non-judgmental and pragmatic support and guidance during an initial consultation and throughout the process. <\/p>\n
If you have a family law query, then please contact our team at Lund Bennett Law LLP on 0161 924 0079. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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