Divorce Law Flashcards
1
Q
Pre 1857
A
Private act of parliament needed to grant divorce
2
Q
1857
A
Men can divorce unfaithful wives
3
Q
1937
A
Grounds extended to include cruelty & desertion equal both men and women
4
Q
1971
A
Divorce reform act: made irretrievable breakdown grounds, available after 2 years of separation
5
Q
1996
A
Family Law Act: encourage mediation but allows for divorce after ‘period of reflection’
6
Q
2004
A
Civil partnership act: applies same grounds to dissolution of civil partnerships
7
Q
2014
A
Same sex marriage act: gives same rights to all marriages including divorce
