Photo by Vera Arsic: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-and-man-sitting-on-brown-wooden-bench-984949/ -Recently, British Vogue reported on the rise of ‘curveball divorces’, with one 31 year old woman sharing that her husband left her only six months into their marrrriage, when she thought things were going well. My world totally collapsed in on itself.”Now, Cara Nuttall, Head of Family Law at Brabners Personal shares the reality behind these divorces and how they are handled from a legal perspective. Curveball divorces: what they are and how long the divorce process takesNuttall says: “Recently, there has been a reported rise in so-called “curveball divorces,” in which one partner is blindsided by the other’s desire to end what may appear to be a flawless marriage. In fact, according to leading mental health charity Mind, 28% of people experience depression following their divorce and the sudden shock that accompanies a curveball divorce could certainly lead to mental health struggles. Advertisement“This disparity can make negotiations feel uneven, as each person approaches the process on different timelines and emotional levels.”Legal process of curveball divorces could be longerAs no-fault divorces were introduced in 2022, the divorce process in this scenario is largely unchanged from that of an ‘expected’ divorce.

Source: Huffington Post January 31, 2026 09:56 UTC