Overview

• A computer error at Vardags law firm resulted in the accidental divorce of Mr. and Mrs. Williams, who had been married for 21 years.
• The couple was still negotiating financial terms when the error occurred, leading to a rapid, unintended finalization of their divorce.
• High Court Judge Sir Andrew McFarlane upheld the divorce, citing the need for certainty and finality in court orders.
• Ayesha Vardag, head of the law firm, criticized the decision, arguing that divorce should require intentional action from the parties involved.
• Legal discussions are ongoing, with potential implications for the handling of future online divorce applications.