‘Smart forms’ will bring savings for Ministry of Justice by cutting down on paperwork and processing timeAll married couples will be able to apply for a divorce online as part of a £1bn change to the justice system. A spokeswoman for HM Courts and Tribunals Service said: “We have a world-leading legal system and are investing over £1bn to reform and enhance our courts to deliver swifter justice. “We have launched the first divorce application services online at three sites and will be extending the testing over the coming months. These measures will simplify the process for divorce applicants and help progress applications quickly.”Under the current system, those seeking a divorce must fill out paper forms and send them to a court for consideration. They must also provide documents including marriage certificate, financial agreements and reasons for divorce.

Source: The Guardian October 31, 2017 00:22 UTC