The UK Ministry of Justice is to begin a consultation on the introduction of 'no-fault' divorces following a series of high profile cases that have highlighted the need to bring the UK's divorce laws "up to date".

Claire Blakemore, a partner in the divorce and family team at Withers said the consultation signalled "a hugely welcome change to our divorce law."  

"Our clients are often totally unable to understand why they must apportion blame and make their separation more acrimonious," Ms Blakemore added. "Bringing divorce law up to date to meet the needs of modern families is es...