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Strict 1963 Divorce Laws
- Divorce laws in 1963 Britain required incontestable proof like cruelty or infidelity for divorce.
- Ian's forged letter wasn't enough, showing legal standards heavily favored couples staying married despite conflicts.
Marriage as Property Norms
- Ian Campbell believed his wife Maggie was his property within the marriage.
- His abusive attitude justified any action against her under the era's norms despite his own infidelities.
Ian's Diary Break-In Plan
- Ian planned to break into Maggie's flat to steal her diary as evidence of her affairs.
- He intended to use this to prove adultery and win the divorce, despite his own misconduct.