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Latest divorce statistics provide another reason for non-court dispute resolution

Associate Christina Pippas discusses recent UK divorce statistics and advocates for non-court dispute resolution methods due to delays and costs associated with court proceedings.

 

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Published 8 April 2024

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After the introduction of the ‘no-fault’ divorce regime in 2022, allowing couples to obtain a divorce without the need to prove fault or wrongdoing, there were predictions in the industry that divorce applications would increase. Contrary to expectations, there’s been a decrease in divorces in 2023, though waiting periods and court backlogs may influence the data.

The data that is unsurprising is the average time of 42 weeks for divorce to reach first disposal. Clients want their divorce, finances and children matters to be dealt with as swiftly, efficiently, and as privately as possible. As such, where appropriate, we advise divorcing couples to consider out-of-court procedures. Alternative processes include:

  • Mediation: Involving a neutral third party to help couples reach agreements, especially useful for child-related cases.
  • Collaborative Law: Each party hires a collaboratively trained lawyer to resolve matters jointly, offering quicker resolution compared to court.
  • Private Financial Dispute Resolution Appointment: Couples opt for private hearings to resolve financial disputes earlier and efficiently, avoiding court backlogs.
  • Arbitration: Couples appoint an arbitrator to make binding decisions, offering flexibility and quicker resolution compared to court proceedings.

By considering these alternatives, divorcing couples can potentially achieve quicker, more efficient, and cost-effective resolutions, bypassing court delays and maintaining privacy and control over the process.

For more information, you can visit our Family Lawyers page or read the full article published on 8 April 2024 by Campden FB.

 

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Latest divorce statistics provide another reason for non-court dispute resolution

Associate Christina Pippas discusses recent UK divorce statistics and advocates for non-court dispute resolution methods due to delays and costs associated with court proceedings.

 

Published 8 April 2024

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After the introduction of the ‘no-fault’ divorce regime in 2022, allowing couples to obtain a divorce without the need to prove fault or wrongdoing, there were predictions in the industry that divorce applications would increase. Contrary to expectations, there’s been a decrease in divorces in 2023, though waiting periods and court backlogs may influence the data.

The data that is unsurprising is the average time of 42 weeks for divorce to reach first disposal. Clients want their divorce, finances and children matters to be dealt with as swiftly, efficiently, and as privately as possible. As such, where appropriate, we advise divorcing couples to consider out-of-court procedures. Alternative processes include:

  • Mediation: Involving a neutral third party to help couples reach agreements, especially useful for child-related cases.
  • Collaborative Law: Each party hires a collaboratively trained lawyer to resolve matters jointly, offering quicker resolution compared to court.
  • Private Financial Dispute Resolution Appointment: Couples opt for private hearings to resolve financial disputes earlier and efficiently, avoiding court backlogs.
  • Arbitration: Couples appoint an arbitrator to make binding decisions, offering flexibility and quicker resolution compared to court proceedings.

By considering these alternatives, divorcing couples can potentially achieve quicker, more efficient, and cost-effective resolutions, bypassing court delays and maintaining privacy and control over the process.

For more information, you can visit our Family Lawyers page or read the full article published on 8 April 2024 by Campden FB.

 

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