Divorce — No-Fault Complete Guide

The complete plain-English guide to no-fault divorce under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 — everything you need to know from application to Final Order.

6 chapters covering the entire process:

Chapter 1 — The New Law — No-Fault Divorce in England and Wales

Chapter 2 — Starting the Process — The Application

Chapter 3 — The 20-Week Reflection Period and Conditional Order

Chapter 4 — The Final Order — and Why You Should Wait

Chapter 5 — Children, Finances and Practical Matters

Chapter 6 — Timelines, Common Problems and Getting Help

WHO THIS IS FOR

Anyone beginning the divorce process in England and Wales under the new no-fault regime — whether applying jointly or as a sole applicant.

WHAT YOU GET

✓ 6 complete chapters — 3,900+ words

✓ Complete timeline — application to Final Order in one place

✓ Why you should almost never apply for the Final Order immediately

✓ Practical matters — wills, pensions, names, children, finances

✓ Written by a qualified solicitor (non-practising)

✓ PDF — read on any device, lifetime access

This guide is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Eugene Pienaar is a non-practising solicitor.