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DivorceCompanion helps you understand and manage your divorce and finances in England & Wales. Get a free personalised Clarity Plan, plus affordable step-by-step guidance and tools when you need them.

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What does the Amicable Bundle include?

The Amicable Bundle (£149) includes stage-by-stage guidance for both divorce and financial settlement, form templates, checklists, and a progress tracker. Ideal for couples with agreed finances.

Form E is the full financial disclosure required in disputed divorce cases. DivorceCompanion's Form E Online (£99) guides you through all 28 sections with plain-English explanations.

Where can I use DivorceCompanion?

DivorceCompanion is designed for England and Wales only. Family law procedures differ in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and other jurisdictions.

Guides›No-Fault Divorce

No-Fault Divorce

No-fault divorce came into force in England and Wales on 6 April 2022 — the biggest change to divorce law in over 50 years. These guides cover how the process works, the mandatory 20-week reflection period, joint vs sole applications, what happens if your spouse will not engage, and the financial separation it does not handle.

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The 20-Week Reflection Period: What You Should Be Doing

The mandatory wait is not dead time: exactly what to use it for, from CETVs and bank statements to mediation and will updates.

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Joint vs Sole No-Fault Divorce Application: Which Should You Choose?

The practical differences between a joint and sole application, what each means in practice, and which suits your situation.

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Can My Spouse Stop a No-Fault Divorce?

Under the 2022 law a spouse cannot contest a divorce on grounds of disagreement; here is what they can and cannot do.

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Can You Get a No-Fault Divorce If Your Spouse Won't Respond?

What happens when a spouse ignores the application, refuses to acknowledge service, or cannot be located, and how the divorce proceeds anyway.

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No-Fault Divorce and Your Financial Settlement: What People Get Wrong

Getting a no-fault divorce does not settle your finances. Here is what people get wrong, and what you must do separately.

What no-fault divorce doesn't handle — and what comes next

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