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*'''1980-present''' The Divorce Code of 1980 introduced no-fault divorce, allowing couples to divorce without proving marital misconduct. | *'''1980-present''' The Divorce Code of 1980 introduced no-fault divorce, allowing couples to divorce without proving marital misconduct. | ||
*'''1988''' Amendments to the Divorce Code reduced the waiting period for a unilateral divorce from three years to two. | *'''1988''' Amendments to the Divorce Code reduced the waiting period for a unilateral divorce from three years to two. | ||
''Changes and Impact:''<br | ''Changes and Impact:''<br> | ||
The introduction of no-fault divorce aimed to eliminate the blame game associated with divorce and make the process more amicable. | *The introduction of no-fault divorce aimed to eliminate the blame game associated with divorce and make the process more amicable. | ||
The reduction in waiting periods for unilateral divorces has streamlined the process and made it more accessible. | *The reduction in waiting periods for unilateral divorces has streamlined the process and made it more accessible. | ||
The Family Law Arbitration Act offers an alternative to court proceedings, allowing parties to resolve disputes through arbitration. | *The Family Law Arbitration Act offers an alternative to court proceedings, allowing parties to resolve disputes through arbitration. | ||
=== Vital Records Laws === | === Vital Records Laws === | ||