Proposals to Change Manx Divorce Law

The BBC News website has announced that there are proposals to change Manx divorce law so that couples can finalise no-fault divorces within six months.

Currently, couples have to wait two years unless they cite adultery or unreasonable behavior, which is very similar to the UK.

Apparently 56% of Manx divorces in 2018 were based on alleging fault. This is a similar percentage to the UK.

A member of the Manx legislative house said that the aim was to remove the sting in divorce, reduce conflict and the emotional toll on couples and children.

Resolution

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Resolution, the umbrella organization for family law solicitors who have signed up to a code of good conduct, fully supports no-fault divorce, which is inching its way slowly towards becoming law eventually in the UK.

Kerseys family law solicitors are members of Resolution and also support such a change in the law.

To find out more about divorce or start the divorce process contact our Head of the Family Team Clare Thomas here.

Clare Thomas