Why the divorce law changes matter
The most far-reaching change in divorce laws in decades has come into force in England and Wales - ending the need for separating couples to apportion blame.
The launch of no-fault divorces for England and Wales comes after years of campaigning by family lawyers.
BBC News spoke to one divorcee about how it would have made a difference to her break-up.
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