Disgust and disappointment at Supreme Court divorce ruling

Partner and Head of family at SA Law, Marilyn Bell comments in The Times on the Owens v Owens case.
Thu 26th Jul 2018

The UK's highest court dismissed Tini Owens's appeal to divorce her husband. She must now wait another two years before she can divorce him, without consent, on the basis of being apart for five years. 

Marilyn Bell, alongside other notable lawyers, react in this piece by Frances Gibb in The Times on the recent ruling which has divided opinion. 

Marilyn said "it has left lawyers felling very uncomfortable." and that "It isn't good news for Mrs Owens, but it should significantly increase the pressure for a no-fault divorce." 

To read the full article in The Times, click here, please bear in mind there's a paywall.

See our related article 'Has the time come for a no-fault divorce?'

CONTACT MARILYN

If you would like more information or advice relating to this article or a Family law matter, please do not hesitate to contact Marilyn Bell on 01727 798066 or 07725 372256. 

Read our latest Divorce & Family Law Views and Insights
Good coverage in private law children and financial work, so they are able to offer a full service to clients.
The Legal 500
Divorce and family law red chair SA Law
Views & Insights
The Benefits of Settling Dispute Resolution Outside of Court

There has been a reluctance by some lawyers to offer private financial dispute resolution options, despite them being effective and confidential in divorce…

Read More
Divorce and family law red chair SA Law
Views & Insights
What Impact will the Government's Autumn Budget have on Divorcing Couples?

With the UK government’s Autumn Budget being announced, Kiran Beeharry was asked to comment on the implications the budget will bring from a…

Read More
Family law - supportive holding hands image
Views & Insights
Domestic Abuse in Financial Remedy Cases - What Needs to Change?

500 family justice professionals deem that domestic abuse is often overlooked in financial remedy cases. Marilyn Bell discusses why it’s…

Read More
Views & Insights
SA Law enter The Legal 500's Hall of Fame

Marilyn Bell, Head of Family Law at SA Law, has been listed in The Legal 500 2025 Hall of Fame. She is one of only nine family lawyers in the South East…

Read More
Divorce and family law red chair SA Law
Views & Insights
The Difficulties Family Courts Face When Litigants are Unrepresented

Marilyn Bell explains the difficulties in the family courts when litigants don’t have representation.

Read More
Divorce and family law red chair SA Law
Views & Insights
Freezing Injunctions in Divorce and Financial Remedy Proceedings

Kiran Beeharry discusses freezing injunctions in divorce and the key things you should know about them.

Read More
I found SA Law to be very organised and – importantly for me – they were very transparent about the costs, something I found very refreshing from a law…
The Legal 500

© SA LAW 2025

Every care is taken in the preparation of our articles. However, no responsibility can be accepted to any person who acts on the basis of information contained in them alone. You are recommended to obtain specific advice in respect of individual cases.