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UK Parliament · Bill
Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020
Summary
This Act changes how people in the UK can get divorced or end civil partnerships. Instead of having to prove one partner did something wrong (like cheating), couples can now divorce by simply stating the marriage has broken down, making the process simpler and less adversarial.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means making divorce faster and less stressful for people. It removes the need to blame one partner for the breakdown of the marriage, allowing couples to separate more amicably and with less conflict, especially when children are involved.
A vote to oppose means
- —Some people worry that making divorce easier might discourage couples from working on their relationships. Others are concerned that removing the requirement to show fault could disadvantage one partner financially or in custody disputes if they're not properly protected.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote247 MPs
94% Ayes · 2316% Noes · 16
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading25 Mar 2020
- 2nd reading8 Jun 2020
- Committee stage17 Jun 2020
- 3rd reading17 Jun 2020
Lords
- 1st reading7 Jan 2020
- 2nd reading5 Feb 2020
- Committee stage3 Mar 2020
- Report stage17 Mar 2020
- 3rd reading24 Mar 2020
Royal Assent25 Jun 2020
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