Rise of the DIY divorce: Hard-up couples causing court chaos by representing themselves amid cutbacks

Hard-up couples choosing to represent themselves are causing chaos in the divorce courts, it has emerged. 


The recession and upcoming cuts to legal aid are putting immense pressure on family courts as litigants shun solicitors to go it alone, The Law Society Gazette reported.

Meanwhile wealthier divorcing couples are benefiting from a new arbitration scheme enabling them to settle out of court by employing expensive specially trained lawyers. 


The process is legally binding but allows couples a more informal legal setting.

It is feared the new rules will create a two-tier legal system that will favour the wealthy.       Read Full