We at BEST now use this term to describe any relationship breakdown that includes Facebook. Websites such as Facebook and Friends Reunited make it easy to track down old flames and childhood sweethearts.The websites are not responsible for the marriage breakdown; they are the new ‘black book’. Walking away from a marriage is a temptation when fixing the marriage becomes too difficult. Often I hear from couples who haven’t even identified the problem in the marriage. They are just tired of the status quo that is unhappiness and frustration. I have seen the TV show ‘marriage ref’ and whilst it has its comedy value (arguably) it is a wasted opportunity to deal with common / serious problems in a marriage that can be addressed. Divorce is a minefield for most couples and the more information people have on the process, the better. It’s a shame that the show cannot be used to deal with common issues that leave the family law courts bulging with new cases. We need our own version of ‘Judge Judy’ without the craziness. The more information that couples have on family law principles, the more equipped they will be to resolve issues without court intervention. Best regards, Harjit Sarang.

BEST Solicitors LLP

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