replicatedfor dissolution of civil partnerships, anxiety about the rising divorce

rate, the apparent 'ease' of divorce and the claimed effects of divorce on

childrenand society, ought the law to be reformed?"With reference to

legislation, case law and academic commentary, critically discuss the above

statement.

thatColin has been seeing a former girlfriend, Christina. She had been willing

tooverlook this but she feels that he has not been attentive enough to her.

She describes him as emotionally cold, distant and a bit of a geek. They still

livetogether but Dianne now wants a divorce.

Advise Dianne on her prospects of seeking a divorce under UK law?

ago, Henry and Jane decided to take early retirement, so that they could

spendtheir time playing golf and socialising with friends. More recently, their

relationshiphas started to deteriorate. Jane has stopped paying any attention

toHenry and is often out late most evenings, but will not tell Henry where she

hasbeen. When Jane does speak to Henry she is often rude and

confrontational. A mutual friend told Henry that Jane had met someone else

andthis was where she had been going most evenings. Henry followed Jane

oneevening and saw her going into a hotel room with a woman named Carol,

whomthe couple knew from the golf club. When Henry confronted Jane about

herrelationship with Carol, Jane hit him over the head with his own golf club.

Following the incident with the golf club, Henry moved into one of the spare

bedroomsand he and Jane no longer speak to each other or have anything to

dowith each other. They do not socialise with friends together and they do not

eattogether. Jane and Henry, even now have separate fridges where they

keeptheir own food.

Advise the couple on the prospects of bringing their marriage to an end.

coupledecided that James should give up his job as a plumber to look after

thechildren as Janet's income, as a doctor, was far higher than his.

In the recent years, Janet and James have drifted apart and they are not as

happyas they once were. They often bicker in front of the children and James

behaviourtowards Janet can be volatile. Janet has admitted to having a close

relationwith another doctor and wants a divorce.

Advise Janet on what grounds she can end her marriage?