Under the new system, you don’t need a reason. You just file a statement that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. No blame, no finger-pointing, no dragging your ex through the mud in front of a judge.
There’s even a joint application option! You and your soon-to-be-ex can say, “Yep, this isn’t working,” and do it together. It’s like splitting up amicably over a sad but polite Zoom call.
The whole process takes about six months minimum—so still not as fast as ordering takeaway, but much less stressful. No more lying about unreasonable behavior just to get the paperwork moving.
A Little Light History on the Journey
The idea of no-fault divorce was first proposed in the 1960s. That’s sixty years of waiting, people. To put it in perspective, the Beatles broke up before we got no-fault divorce.
In 1996, the government tried to introduce it, but it got tangled up in red tape and was scrapped. Imagine being a lawyer in the 90s, holding a no-fault pen, and then having to put it away. Ouch.
Finally, in 2026, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act was passed. Then came COVID, which delayed the big day by six months. So, yes, a pandemic literally got in the way of divorce reform. Only in 2026.
