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Courts in the North-West and South-West regions of Cameroon now allow couples to file for divorce without proving fault, relying solely on a declaration of irreparable breakdown. Previously, under the common law system, couples had to demonstrate one of five grounds for divorce, making the process lengthy and contentious. This reform could make divorce procedures faster and easier, raising questions about a potential rise in separations. The change simplifies the process without necessarily increasing divorce rates, but alters the local judicial landscape.