COUPLES could soon be able to end their marriage with a “no fault” divorce.
Home Affairs Minister Mary Le Hegarat said she backed proposals to reform divorce legislation proposed by former minister Helen Miles.
Responding to a written question, Deputy Le Hegarat confirmed that she supported introducing “no fault” divorces and similar processes surrounding the dissolution of civil partnerships.
The required legislation is expected to be available at the end of 2024 for debate by the States Assembly in 2025.
Unlike England, Jersey does not yet have “no fault” divorce, which allows spouses to end their marriage simply because they both want to.
Instead, the grounds for divorce in Jersey can be fault based or based on the amount of time that spouses have been separated.
