Applying for a divorce is often an emotional and logistical challenge, but when both spouses agree to a joint application, the process can be more straightforward. However, circumstances can change, and one spouse may decide to stop cooperating. If this happens, you might be wondering: Can I switch to a sole application? The short answer is yes, but only at specific stages of the process.When Can You Switch from a Joint to a Sole Divorce Application?Under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which introduced no-fault divorce, couples can apply together, removing the need for one party to 'blame' the other. However, if one spouse withdraws from the joint process, the other must take steps to continue alone.A joint a...
