A history of divorce law reform in England and Wales: evolution, revolution, or repetition?

Hence divorce law reform has had an evolutionary element, and, insofar as the same ideas have been suggested several times before implementation, there has also been a degree of repetition. Also, the fundamental criterion upon which divorce can be granted has changed radically, from the sole ground of adultery to the irretrievable breakdown of marriage …

Kieran Hayler lasers off Katie Price tattoo on ring finger to celebrate divorce

It’s over between these two (Picture: PA/ Zuma Press) Katie Price’s ex-husband has removed the last symbol of his marriage to the Loose Women panelist from his skin. By lasering off the tattoo inked on his ring finger to commemorate their marriage, Kieran Hayler celebrated their imminent divorce. The 31-year-old dad-of-two seemed pleased with himself …

Removing blame from divorce will make it easier for separating couples to achieve a settlement

There seems little doubt the case of Owens v Owens provided a catalyst to a movement for change that has become unstoppable. And, whilst this well-publicised case shone the brightest oflights on the absurd situation that currently hurls myriad obstacles in the wayof ending an unhappy marriage, it is pleasing to learn that the objective …

Ant McPartlin’s court no-show ‘gets him off to bad start,’ claims divorce expert

Ant McPartlin’s no-show at court could get him off to a ‘really bad start’ in his legal battle with ex-wife Lisa Armstrong. That’s according to celebrity divorce lawyer Vanessa Lloyd Platt, who spoke exclusively to the Mirror after it was reported Ant had been ‘told off’ by a High Court judge for failing to attend …

Law Commission recommends sweeping changes to divorce laws

The Law Commission has come up with some proposals to revamp the 42-year-old law governing divorce, one that currently says split the assets in half. The Commission said the family home should no longer always be split 50-50. If for example one partner owned the home before the relationship started, then only the increase in …