Online divorce extension should cut delays

A pilot scheme which is currently being tested by four solicitor's firms in London is set to cut delays when applying for a divorce via the online system. 

 

The HM Courts & Tribunals Service is setting up a new long-awaited component of the online divorce system which could, help to cut delays for clients according to Tony Roe, one of the solicitors who is currently involved in testing the new addition to the system. 

 

At present, law firms must still file paper applications via the relevant divorce centre, while law individuals can apply on the Get a Divorce system via the gov.uk website. 

 

'Clients have been suffering from delays of months or even a year,' said Roe. 'Now, clients who instruct our firm in the pilot will see rapid progress within their divorce, something which the paper-based system cannot deliver.'

 

The four firms taking part in the private beta test of the online system have been issued with access to the digital application and case view screens, as well as a copy of practice direction 36E which supports the online filing of applications. 

 

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