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- Lucy Thomson
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I need a divorce, but I don't want to go to Court!

Posted2025-03-11 15:32

When divorce is depicted in film and TV, it’s often as part of a drama-filled storyline, most of which involve a classic court scene. This perception of divorce can deter those who would rather avoid the drama. Whilst court-action filled divorces do...

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