Further Changes in the Law...
The Legal Aid and Advice Act 1949. - This made divorce financially easier as legal aid was provided. This means that Divorce was unrestricted now as it used to only be accessible to those with money.
The Divorce Reform Act 1969 & 1984. - This reform act removed the need to prove matrimonial offenses. It introduced the notion of "Irretrievable breakdown". Divorce could now be obtained after 3 years of marriage if any of the following could be shown.
- Adultery, - Unreasonable behavior, - Desertion, or if the couple had been separated for a consented 2 years or an disagreed 5 years.
1984 - this allowed Divorce after ONLY ONE YEAR OF MARRIAGE.
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