Litigation should always be seen as a last resort; it is often viewed as the “nuclear option” and it is very difficult to maintain an amicable relationship after proceedings have started. Litigation is also becoming increasingly costly and time-consuming, leading parties to consider other means of dispute resolution. Recognised by courts, practitioners, and clients alike for its efficiency and flexibility, mediation offers parties an opportunity to achieve mutually acceptable

In August, Newell Legal reported on the developments in UK divorce law that arose from a Supreme Court judgment . In that case, the Supreme Court ruled that the Claimant wife, Mrs Tini Owens, could not divorce her husband. She argued that she wanted to escape her loveless marriage, but was told that she would have to wait until a period of five years had elapsed as he did not consent to the divorce. Mrs Owens will be able to obtain a divorce in 2020. Within that article, Newe

A recent Supreme Court decision held that being unhappily married is not grounds to permit a divorce in England and Wales. It should be noted, the judges who did find in favour of the husband did so “reluctantly”. Whether this decision facilitates a no fault ground of divorce is yet to be seen (as seen per Lord Wilson) nor will the merits of either side be discussed at great length in this article. This articles explores the current means of obtaining a divorce. By way of