Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-divorce-and-judicial-separation"><heading><i>Divorce and judicial separation</i></heading><section eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Divorce: removal of requirement to establish facts etc</heading><content><p><mod>For section 1 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (divorce on breakdown of marriage) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>1</num><heading>Divorce on breakdown of marriage</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Subject to section 3, either or both parties to a marriage may apply to the court for an order (a “divorce order”) which dissolves the marriage on the ground that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>An application under subsection (1) must be accompanied by a statement by the applicant or applicants that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The court dealing with an application under subsection (1) must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>take the statement to be conclusive evidence that the marriage has broken down irretrievably, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make a divorce order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A divorce order—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is, in the first instance, a conditional order, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may not be made final before the end of the period of 6 weeks from the making of the conditional order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The court may not make a conditional order unless—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of an application that is to proceed as an application by one party to the marriage only, that party has confirmed to the court that they wish the application to continue, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of an application that is to proceed as an application by both parties to the marriage, those parties have confirmed to the court that they wish the application to continue;</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and a party may not give confirmation for the purposes of this subsection before the end of the period of 20 weeks from the start of proceedings.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Lord Chancellor may by order made by statutory instrument amend this section so as to shorten or lengthen the period for the purposes of subsection (4)(b) or (5).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>But the Lord Chancellor may not under subsection (6) provide for a period which would result in the total number of days in the periods for the purposes of subsections (4)(b) and (5) (taken together) exceeding 26 weeks.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>In a particular case the court dealing with the case may by order shorten the period that would otherwise be applicable for the purposes of subsection (4)(b) or (5).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing an order under subsection (6) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>Without prejudice to the generality of section 75 of the Courts Act 2003, Family Procedure Rules may make provision as to the procedure for an application under subsection (1) by both parties to a marriage to become an application by one party to the marriage only (including provision for a statement made under subsection (2) in connection with the application to be treated as made by one party to the marriage only).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>Judicial separation: removal of factual grounds</heading><subsection eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 17 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (judicial separation) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Either or both parties to a marriage may apply to the court for an order (a “judicial separation order”) which provides for the separation of the parties to the marriage.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>An application under subsection (1) must be accompanied by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the application is by one party to the marriage only, a statement by that person that they seek to be judicially separated from the other party to the marriage, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the application is by both parties to the marriage, a statement by them that they seek to be judicially separated from one another.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The court dealing with an application under subsection (1) must make a judicial separation order.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (2).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “judicial separation”, in both places, substitute <quotedText>“
a judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
a divorce order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Divorce: removal of requirement to establish facts etc</heading><content><p><mod>For section 1 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (divorce on breakdown of marriage) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>1</num><heading>Divorce on breakdown of marriage</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Subject to section 3, either or both parties to a marriage may apply to the court for an order (a “divorce order”) which dissolves the marriage on the ground that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>An application under subsection (1) must be accompanied by a statement by the applicant or applicants that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The court dealing with an application under subsection (1) must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>take the statement to be conclusive evidence that the marriage has broken down irretrievably, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make a divorce order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A divorce order—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is, in the first instance, a conditional order, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may not be made final before the end of the period of 6 weeks from the making of the conditional order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The court may not make a conditional order unless—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of an application that is to proceed as an application by one party to the marriage only, that party has confirmed to the court that they wish the application to continue, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of an application that is to proceed as an application by both parties to the marriage, those parties have confirmed to the court that they wish the application to continue;</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and a party may not give confirmation for the purposes of this subsection before the end of the period of 20 weeks from the start of proceedings.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Lord Chancellor may by order made by statutory instrument amend this section so as to shorten or lengthen the period for the purposes of subsection (4)(b) or (5).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>But the Lord Chancellor may not under subsection (6) provide for a period which would result in the total number of days in the periods for the purposes of subsections (4)(b) and (5) (taken together) exceeding 26 weeks.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>In a particular case the court dealing with the case may by order shorten the period that would otherwise be applicable for the purposes of subsection (4)(b) or (5).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing an order under subsection (6) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>Without prejudice to the generality of section 75 of the Courts Act 2003, Family Procedure Rules may make provision as to the procedure for an application under subsection (1) by both parties to a marriage to become an application by one party to the marriage only (including provision for a statement made under subsection (2) in connection with the application to be treated as made by one party to the marriage only).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>Judicial separation: removal of factual grounds</heading><subsection eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 17 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (judicial separation) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Either or both parties to a marriage may apply to the court for an order (a “judicial separation order”) which provides for the separation of the parties to the marriage.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>An application under subsection (1) must be accompanied by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the application is by one party to the marriage only, a statement by that person that they seek to be judicially separated from the other party to the marriage, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the application is by both parties to the marriage, a statement by them that they seek to be judicially separated from one another.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The court dealing with an application under subsection (1) must make a judicial separation order.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (2).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “judicial separation”, in both places, substitute <quotedText>“
a judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
a divorce order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 17 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (judicial separation) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Either or both parties to a marriage may apply to the court for an order (a “judicial separation order”) which provides for the separation of the parties to the marriage.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>An application under subsection (1) must be accompanied by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the application is by one party to the marriage only, a statement by that person that they seek to be judicially separated from the other party to the marriage, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the application is by both parties to the marriage, a statement by them that they seek to be judicially separated from one another.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The court dealing with an application under subsection (1) must make a judicial separation order.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (2).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “judicial separation”, in both places, substitute <quotedText>“
a judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
a divorce order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “judicial separation”, in both places, substitute <quotedText>“
a judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
a divorce order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-civil-partnership-dissolution-and-separation"><heading><i>Civil partnership: dissolution and separation</i></heading><section eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>Dissolution: removal of requirement to establish facts</heading><subsection eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 44 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (dissolution of civil partnership which has broken down irretrievably) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for “either civil partner” substitute <quotedText>“
either or both civil partners
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>An application under subsection (1) must be accompanied by a statement by the applicant or applicants that the civil partnership has broken down irretrievably.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Omit subsections (2) and (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (4) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The court dealing with an application under subsection (1) must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>take the statement to be conclusive evidence that the civil partnership has broken down irretrievably, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make a dissolution order.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (5).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Without prejudice to the generality of section 75 of the Courts Act 2003, Family Procedure Rules may make provision as to the procedure for an application under subsection (1) by both civil partners to become an application by one civil partner only (including provision for a statement made under subsection (1A) in connection with the application to be treated as made by one civil partner only).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>Dissolution orders: time limits</heading><subsection eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Civil Partnership Act 2004 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In section 37 (powers to make orders and effect of orders), omit subsection (2).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section 37 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>37A</num><heading>Dissolution on ground of breakdown: conditional and final orders</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Every dissolution order—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is, in the first instance, a conditional order, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may not be made final before the end of the period of 6 weeks from the making of the conditional order (the “first prescribed period”).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The court may not make a conditional order unless—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of an application that is to proceed as an application by one civil partner only, that person has confirmed to the court that they wish the application to continue, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of an application that is to proceed as an application by both civil partners, those persons have confirmed to the court that they wish the application to continue;</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and a person may not give confirmation for the purposes of this subsection before the end of the period of 20 weeks from the start of proceedings (the “second prescribed period”).</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Lord Chancellor may by order amend this section so as to substitute—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a different definition of the first prescribed period, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a different definition of the second prescribed period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>But the Lord Chancellor may not under subsection (3) provide for a period which would result in the total number of days in the first and second prescribed periods (taken together) exceeding 26 weeks.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In a particular case the court dealing with the case may by order shorten the first prescribed period or the second prescribed period.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The power to make an order under subsection (3) is exercisable by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>An instrument containing such an order may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 38 (the period before conditional orders may be made final)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“
Annulment and presumption of death: conditional and final orders
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>before subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>A1</num><intro><p>Every nullity or presumption of death order—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is, in the first instance, a conditional order, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may not be made final before the end of the prescribed period for the purposes of this paragraph.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “section 37(2)(b)” substitute <quotedText>“
subsection (A1)(b)
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “section 37(2)(b) substitute <quotedText>“
subsection (A1)(b)
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>Separation: removal of factual grounds</heading><subsection eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 56 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (separation orders) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from “either civil partner” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
either or both civil partners.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>An application under subsection (1) must be accompanied by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the application is by one civil partner only, a statement by that person that they seek to be separated from the other civil partner, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the application is by both civil partners, a statement by them that they seek to be separated from one another.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (2).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The court dealing with an application under subsection (1) must make a separation order.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (4).</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>Dissolution: removal of requirement to establish facts</heading><subsection eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 44 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (dissolution of civil partnership which has broken down irretrievably) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for “either civil partner” substitute <quotedText>“
either or both civil partners
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>An application under subsection (1) must be accompanied by a statement by the applicant or applicants that the civil partnership has broken down irretrievably.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Omit subsections (2) and (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (4) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The court dealing with an application under subsection (1) must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>take the statement to be conclusive evidence that the civil partnership has broken down irretrievably, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make a dissolution order.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (5).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Without prejudice to the generality of section 75 of the Courts Act 2003, Family Procedure Rules may make provision as to the procedure for an application under subsection (1) by both civil partners to become an application by one civil partner only (including provision for a statement made under subsection (1A) in connection with the application to be treated as made by one civil partner only).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 44 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (dissolution of civil partnership which has broken down irretrievably) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for “either civil partner” substitute <quotedText>“
either or both civil partners
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>An application under subsection (1) must be accompanied by a statement by the applicant or applicants that the civil partnership has broken down irretrievably.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Omit subsections (2) and (3).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (4) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The court dealing with an application under subsection (1) must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>take the statement to be conclusive evidence that the civil partnership has broken down irretrievably, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make a dissolution order.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (5).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Without prejudice to the generality of section 75 of the Courts Act 2003, Family Procedure Rules may make provision as to the procedure for an application under subsection (1) by both civil partners to become an application by one civil partner only (including provision for a statement made under subsection (1A) in connection with the application to be treated as made by one civil partner only).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>Dissolution orders: time limits</heading><subsection eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Civil Partnership Act 2004 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In section 37 (powers to make orders and effect of orders), omit subsection (2).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section 37 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>37A</num><heading>Dissolution on ground of breakdown: conditional and final orders</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Every dissolution order—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is, in the first instance, a conditional order, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may not be made final before the end of the period of 6 weeks from the making of the conditional order (the “first prescribed period”).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The court may not make a conditional order unless—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of an application that is to proceed as an application by one civil partner only, that person has confirmed to the court that they wish the application to continue, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of an application that is to proceed as an application by both civil partners, those persons have confirmed to the court that they wish the application to continue;</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and a person may not give confirmation for the purposes of this subsection before the end of the period of 20 weeks from the start of proceedings (the “second prescribed period”).</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Lord Chancellor may by order amend this section so as to substitute—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a different definition of the first prescribed period, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a different definition of the second prescribed period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>But the Lord Chancellor may not under subsection (3) provide for a period which would result in the total number of days in the first and second prescribed periods (taken together) exceeding 26 weeks.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In a particular case the court dealing with the case may by order shorten the first prescribed period or the second prescribed period.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The power to make an order under subsection (3) is exercisable by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>An instrument containing such an order may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 38 (the period before conditional orders may be made final)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“
Annulment and presumption of death: conditional and final orders
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>before subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>A1</num><intro><p>Every nullity or presumption of death order—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is, in the first instance, a conditional order, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may not be made final before the end of the prescribed period for the purposes of this paragraph.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “section 37(2)(b)” substitute <quotedText>“
subsection (A1)(b)
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “section 37(2)(b) substitute <quotedText>“
subsection (A1)(b)
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Civil Partnership Act 2004 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In section 37 (powers to make orders and effect of orders), omit subsection (2).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section 37 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>37A</num><heading>Dissolution on ground of breakdown: conditional and final orders</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Every dissolution order—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is, in the first instance, a conditional order, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may not be made final before the end of the period of 6 weeks from the making of the conditional order (the “first prescribed period”).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The court may not make a conditional order unless—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of an application that is to proceed as an application by one civil partner only, that person has confirmed to the court that they wish the application to continue, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of an application that is to proceed as an application by both civil partners, those persons have confirmed to the court that they wish the application to continue;</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and a person may not give confirmation for the purposes of this subsection before the end of the period of 20 weeks from the start of proceedings (the “second prescribed period”).</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Lord Chancellor may by order amend this section so as to substitute—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a different definition of the first prescribed period, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a different definition of the second prescribed period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>But the Lord Chancellor may not under subsection (3) provide for a period which would result in the total number of days in the first and second prescribed periods (taken together) exceeding 26 weeks.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In a particular case the court dealing with the case may by order shorten the first prescribed period or the second prescribed period.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The power to make an order under subsection (3) is exercisable by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>An instrument containing such an order may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 38 (the period before conditional orders may be made final)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“
Annulment and presumption of death: conditional and final orders
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>before subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>A1</num><intro><p>Every nullity or presumption of death order—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is, in the first instance, a conditional order, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may not be made final before the end of the prescribed period for the purposes of this paragraph.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “section 37(2)(b)” substitute <quotedText>“
subsection (A1)(b)
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “section 37(2)(b) substitute <quotedText>“
subsection (A1)(b)
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“
Annulment and presumption of death: conditional and final orders
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-4-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>before subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>A1</num><intro><p>Every nullity or presumption of death order—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is, in the first instance, a conditional order, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may not be made final before the end of the prescribed period for the purposes of this paragraph.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “section 37(2)(b)” substitute <quotedText>“
subsection (A1)(b)
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “section 37(2)(b) substitute <quotedText>“
subsection (A1)(b)
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>Separation: removal of factual grounds</heading><subsection eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 56 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (separation orders) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from “either civil partner” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
either or both civil partners.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>An application under subsection (1) must be accompanied by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the application is by one civil partner only, a statement by that person that they seek to be separated from the other civil partner, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the application is by both civil partners, a statement by them that they seek to be separated from one another.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (2).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The court dealing with an application under subsection (1) must make a separation order.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (4).</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 56 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (separation orders) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from “either civil partner” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
either or both civil partners.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>An application under subsection (1) must be accompanied by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the application is by one civil partner only, a statement by that person that they seek to be separated from the other civil partner, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the application is by both civil partners, a statement by them that they seek to be separated from one another.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (2).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The court dealing with an application under subsection (1) must make a separation order.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (4).</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="crossheading-general"><heading><i>General</i></heading><section eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>Minor and consequential amendments</heading><subsection eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Schedule to this Act contains minor and consequential amendments.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Lord Chancellor may by regulations made by statutory instrument make provision that is consequential on any provision made by this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may include transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may amend, repeal or revoke any provision of or made under primary legislation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The provision referred to in subsection (3)(b) does not include a provision of legislation passed or made after the end of the session of Parliament in which this Act is passed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section that amend, repeal or revoke primary legislation may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Any other statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-primary-legislation" eId="term-primary-legislation">primary legislation</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a Measure or Act of the National Assembly for Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-7"><num>7</num><heading>Extent</heading><subsection eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Act extends to England and Wales only, subject to subsections (2) and (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Sections 6 to 9 also extend to Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An amendment or repeal made by the Schedule has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-8"><num>8</num><heading>Commencement and transitional provision</heading><subsection eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The provisions of this Act come into force on the commencement date, subject to subsections (2) and (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Sections 6(2) to (7), 7 and 9 and this section come into force on the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The following sections come into force on the day on which this Act is passed so far as they confer power to make provision by Family Procedure Rules—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 1;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-8-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 3.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Section 1 and paragraphs 2 to 11, 17, 19, 20(3), 26, 28, 30, 31 and 33(a) of the Schedule do not apply in relation to proceedings for divorce that started before the commencement date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 2 and paragraphs 16, 19, 20(3), 26, 28, 30, 31, 33(a) and 51(3) of the Schedule do not apply in relation to proceedings for judicial separation that started before the commencement date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Paragraphs 12 to 14, 19, 20(3), 26, 28, 30, 33(b), 51(6) and 56 of the Schedule do not apply in relation to proceedings for nullity of marriage that started before the commencement date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Sections 3 to 5 and Part 2 of the Schedule do not apply to proceedings for a dissolution, nullity, presumption of death or separation order that started before the commencement date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-commencement-date" eId="term-the-commencement-date">the commencement date</term>” means such day as the Lord Chancellor may by regulations appoint.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Different days may be appointed for different purposes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>Short title</heading><content><p>This Act may be cited as the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020.</p></content></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>Minor and consequential amendments</heading><subsection eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Schedule to this Act contains minor and consequential amendments.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Lord Chancellor may by regulations made by statutory instrument make provision that is consequential on any provision made by this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may include transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may amend, repeal or revoke any provision of or made under primary legislation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The provision referred to in subsection (3)(b) does not include a provision of legislation passed or made after the end of the session of Parliament in which this Act is passed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section that amend, repeal or revoke primary legislation may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Any other statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-primary-legislation" eId="term-primary-legislation">primary legislation</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a Measure or Act of the National Assembly for Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Schedule to this Act contains minor and consequential amendments.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Lord Chancellor may by regulations made by statutory instrument make provision that is consequential on any provision made by this Act.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may include transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may amend, repeal or revoke any provision of or made under primary legislation.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may include transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may amend, repeal or revoke any provision of or made under primary legislation.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The provision referred to in subsection (3)(b) does not include a provision of legislation passed or made after the end of the session of Parliament in which this Act is passed.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section that amend, repeal or revoke primary legislation may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Any other statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-primary-legislation" eId="term-primary-legislation">primary legislation</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a Measure or Act of the National Assembly for Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a Measure or Act of the National Assembly for Wales;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7"><num>7</num><heading>Extent</heading><subsection eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Act extends to England and Wales only, subject to subsections (2) and (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Sections 6 to 9 also extend to Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An amendment or repeal made by the Schedule has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Act extends to England and Wales only, subject to subsections (2) and (3).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Sections 6 to 9 also extend to Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An amendment or repeal made by the Schedule has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8"><num>8</num><heading>Commencement and transitional provision</heading><subsection eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The provisions of this Act come into force on the commencement date, subject to subsections (2) and (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Sections 6(2) to (7), 7 and 9 and this section come into force on the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The following sections come into force on the day on which this Act is passed so far as they confer power to make provision by Family Procedure Rules—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 1;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-8-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 3.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Section 1 and paragraphs 2 to 11, 17, 19, 20(3), 26, 28, 30, 31 and 33(a) of the Schedule do not apply in relation to proceedings for divorce that started before the commencement date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 2 and paragraphs 16, 19, 20(3), 26, 28, 30, 31, 33(a) and 51(3) of the Schedule do not apply in relation to proceedings for judicial separation that started before the commencement date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Paragraphs 12 to 14, 19, 20(3), 26, 28, 30, 33(b), 51(6) and 56 of the Schedule do not apply in relation to proceedings for nullity of marriage that started before the commencement date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Sections 3 to 5 and Part 2 of the Schedule do not apply to proceedings for a dissolution, nullity, presumption of death or separation order that started before the commencement date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-commencement-date" eId="term-the-commencement-date">the commencement date</term>” means such day as the Lord Chancellor may by regulations appoint.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Different days may be appointed for different purposes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The provisions of this Act come into force on the commencement date, subject to subsections (2) and (3).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Sections 6(2) to (7), 7 and 9 and this section come into force on the day on which this Act is passed.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The following sections come into force on the day on which this Act is passed so far as they confer power to make provision by Family Procedure Rules—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 1;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-8-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 3.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 1;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 3.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Section 1 and paragraphs 2 to 11, 17, 19, 20(3), 26, 28, 30, 31 and 33(a) of the Schedule do not apply in relation to proceedings for divorce that started before the commencement date.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 2 and paragraphs 16, 19, 20(3), 26, 28, 30, 31, 33(a) and 51(3) of the Schedule do not apply in relation to proceedings for judicial separation that started before the commencement date.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Paragraphs 12 to 14, 19, 20(3), 26, 28, 30, 33(b), 51(6) and 56 of the Schedule do not apply in relation to proceedings for nullity of marriage that started before the commencement date.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Sections 3 to 5 and Part 2 of the Schedule do not apply to proceedings for a dissolution, nullity, presumption of death or separation order that started before the commencement date.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-commencement-date" eId="term-the-commencement-date">the commencement date</term>” means such day as the Lord Chancellor may by regulations appoint.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Different days may be appointed for different purposes.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>Short title</heading><content><p>This Act may be cited as the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020.</p></content></section>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedules"><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 6</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Minor and consequential amendments</heading><part eId="schedule-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Amendments to the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>Omit section 2 (supplemental provisions as to facts raising presumption of breakdown).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro><p>In section 3 (bar on petitions for divorce within one year of marriage)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the heading, for “petitions for divorce” substitute “applying for a divorce order”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (1), for “No petition for divorce shall be presented to the court” substitute “An application for a divorce order may not be made”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsection (2).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>Omit section 4 (divorce not precluded by previous judicial separation).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>Omit section 5 (refusal of decree in five year separation cases on grounds of grave hardship to respondent).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In section 6 (attempts at reconciliation of parties to marriage)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (1), for the words from “a petitioner” to “him” substitute “an applicant for a divorce order to certify whether the representative has discussed with the applicant the possibility of reconciliation and given the applicant”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (2), for “divorce” substitute “a divorce order”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In section 7 (consideration by the court of certain agreements or arrangements)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for “either before or after the presentation of a petition for divorce,” substitute “when proceedings for a divorce order are contemplated or have begun,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the words from “proceedings” to “have begun,” substitute “proceedings,”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In section 8 (intervention of Queen’s Proctor)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “a petition for divorce” substitute “an application for a divorce order”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (1)(b), for “decree nisi is made absolute” substitute “divorce order is made final”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in subsection (2), for “decree nisi in any proceedings for divorce,” substitute “conditional order in any proceedings for a divorce order,”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In section 9 (proceedings after decree nisi: general powers of court)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the heading, for “after decree nisi” substitute “before divorce order has been made final”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for “decree of divorce has been granted but not made absolute” substitute “divorce order has been made but not made final”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>for “decree should not be made absolute” substitute “order should not be made final”;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in subsection (1)(a), for “section 1(5)” substitute “section 1(4)” and for “decree absolute” substitute “order final”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in subsection (1)(b), for “decree” substitute “order”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for the words from the beginning to the second “granted,” substitute “Where a divorce order has been made on an application by one party to a marriage and that party has not applied for the order to be made final,”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>for “the party against whom it was granted” substitute “the other party to the marriage”.</p></content></level></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>In section 10 (proceedings after decree nisi: special protection for respondent in separation cases)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the heading substitute “Proceedings before divorce order made final: special protection for respondent”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for subsections (2) and (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this section apply where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>on an application for a divorce order a conditional order has been made and—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of one party to a marriage, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of both parties to a marriage but one of the parties has since withdrawn from the application, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the respondent has applied to the court for consideration under subsection (3) of their financial position after the divorce.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subject to subsection (4), the court hearing an application by the respondent under subsection (2) must not make the divorce order final unless it is satisfied—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the applicant should not be required to make any financial provision for the respondent, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the financial provision made by the applicant for the respondent is reasonable and fair or the best that can be made in the circumstances.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3A)</num><intro><p>In making a determination under subsection (3) the court must consider all the circumstances including—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the age, health, conduct, earning capacity, financial resources and financial obligations of each of the parties to the marriage, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the financial position of the respondent as, having regard to the divorce, it is likely to be after the death of the applicant should that person die first.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in the words before paragraph (a), for “decree absolute” substitute “divorce order final”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), for “decree should be made absolute” substitute “order should be made final”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), for “petitioner that he will make such financial provision” substitute “applicant that they will make such financial provision”.</p></content></level></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>In section 10A (proceedings after decree nisi: religious marriage)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the heading, for “after decree nisi” substitute “before divorce order has been made final”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for “decree of divorce has been granted” substitute “divorce order has been made”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>for “absolute” substitute “final”;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for “decree of divorce” substitute “divorce order”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>for “absolute” substitute “final”;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in subsection (5), for “decree of divorce” substitute “divorce order”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p><mod>After section 12A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>12B</num><heading>The period before nullity of marriage orders may be made final</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>An order that annuls a marriage which is void or voidable (a “nullity of marriage order”)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is, in the first instance, a conditional order, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d28e1258"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may not be made final before the end of the period of 6 weeks from the making of the conditional order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d28e1264"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Lord Chancellor may by order made by statutory instrument amend this section so as to shorten or lengthen the period for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#d28e1258">(1)(b)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the Lord Chancellor may not under subsection <ref href="#d28e1264">(2)</ref> lengthen the period so that it exceeds 6 months.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>In a particular case the court dealing with the case may by order shorten the period that would otherwise be applicable for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#d28e1258">(1)(b)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing an order under subsection <ref href="#d28e1264">(2)</ref> is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 13 (bars to relief where marriage is voidable) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the words before paragraph (a), for the words from “not” to “nullity” substitute “not make a nullity of marriage order”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), for “petitioner” substitute “applicant”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), for “grant the decree” substitute “make the order”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (2), for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute “make a nullity of marriage order”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (2A), for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute “make a nullity of marriage order”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute “make a nullity of marriage order”, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for “petitioner” substitute “applicant”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the words before paragraph (a), for “grant of a decree of nullity” substitute “making of a nullity of marriage order”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), for “petitioner” substitute “applicant”.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>For section 15 (application of sections 1(5), 8 and 9 to nullity proceedings) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>15</num><heading>Application of sections 8 and 9 to proceedings for a nullity of marriage order</heading><content><p>Section 8 (intervention of Queen’s Proctor) and section 9 (proceedings before divorce order has been made final: general powers of court) apply in relation to proceedings for a nullity of marriage order as if for any reference in those sections to a divorce order there were substituted a reference to a nullity of marriage order.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 16 (effect of decree of nullity in case of voidable marriage) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In the heading, for “decree of nullity” substitute “annulment”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The existing text becomes subsection (1).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the words from the beginning to “1971” substitute “A nullity of marriage order granted”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for “decree has been made absolute,” substitute “order has been made final,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for “notwithstanding the decree,” substitute “notwithstanding the order,”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) has effect in relation to a decree of nullity granted after 31 July 1971 as it has effect in relation to a nullity of marriage order, but with the substitution—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for “order has been made final,” of “decree has been made absolute,” and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for “notwithstanding the order,” of “notwithstanding the decree,</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro><p>In section 18 (effects of judicial separation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-16-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-16-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (2), after “decree of judicial separation” insert “or judicial separation order”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p>Omit section 20 (relief for respondent in divorce proceedings) and the heading before it.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>In section 21 (financial provision and property adjustment orders)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (2), for “grant of a decree of divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation,” substitute “making of a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>In section 22 (maintenance pending suit), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for “a petition for divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation,” substitute “an application for a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for “presentation of the petition” substitute “making of the application”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 23 (financial provision orders in connection with divorce proceedings etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute “On making a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order or at any time after making such an order (whether, in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, before or after the order is made final),”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (2)(a), for “granting a decree;” substitute “making a divorce order, nullity of marriage order or judicial separation order (as the case may be);”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (5), for the words from “granting” to the end substitute “making a divorce or nullity of marriage order, neither the order under subsection (1)(a), (b) or (c) nor any settlement made in pursuance of it is to take effect unless the divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final.”</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24 (property adjustment orders in connection with divorce proceedings etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute “On making a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order or at any time after making such an order (whether, in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, before or after the order is made final),”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (3), for the words from “granting” to the end substitute “making a divorce or nullity of marriage order, neither the order under this section nor any settlement made in pursuance of it is to take effect unless the divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final.”</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24A (orders for sale of property) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-22-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (3), for the words from “grant” to the end substitute “making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, the order under subsection (1) is not to take effect unless the divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final.”</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24B (pension sharing orders in connection with divorce proceedings etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute “On making a divorce or nullity of marriage order or at any time after making such an order (whether before or after the order is made final),”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (2), for the words from “decree” to the end substitute “divorce or nullity of marriage order on or after which it is made has been made final.”</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24E (pension compensation sharing orders in connection with divorce proceedings) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute “On making a divorce or nullity of marriage order or at any time after making such an order (whether before or after the order is made final),”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (2), for the words from “decree” to the end substitute “divorce or nullity of marriage order on or after which it is made has been made final.”</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 25A (exercise of court’s powers in favour of party to marriage on decree of divorce or nullity of marriage) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In the heading, for “decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute “divorce or nullity of marriage order”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-25-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute “making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-25-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for “grant of the decree” substitute “making of the order”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (3), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute “making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><intro><p>In section 26 (commencement of proceedings for ancillary relief etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for the words from “a petition” to “presented,” substitute “an application for a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order has been made,”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>for “presentation of the petition” substitute “presentation of the application”;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (2)(a), for “petition or answer” substitute “application or response”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in subsection (2)(b) for “presentation of the petition or filing of the answer” substitute “presentation of the application or filing of the response”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 28 (duration of continuing financial provision orders in favour of party to marriage, and effect of remarriage or formation of civil partnership) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the words before paragraph (a), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute “making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute “making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,” and after “favour the” insert “periodical payments”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for “grant of such a decree,” substitute “making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>after “favour the” insert “secured periodical payments”.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1A)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute “making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>after “in the” insert “periodical payments or secured periodical payments”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute “making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for “order continues in force, the order” substitute “periodical payments or secured periodical payments order continues in force, that order”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for “grant of a decree” substitute “grant or making of a decree or order”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for “grant of that decree,” substitute “grant or making of that decree or order,”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><content><p>In section 30 (direction for settlement of instrument for securing payments or effecting property adjustment), in paragraph (b), for “grant of the decree in question” substitute “making of the divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 31 (variation, discharge etc of certain orders for financial relief) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (2)(e), for “grant of a decree of judicial separation;” substitute “making of a judicial separation order;”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (2)(g), for “decree has been made absolute” substitute “divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (4)(a), for “decree of judicial separation” substitute “judicial separation order”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection (4A)(a)(ii), for “decree has not been made absolute” substitute “divorce or nullity of marriage order has not been made final”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In subsection (4B), for “decree is made absolute” substitute “divorce or nullity of marriage order is made final”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In subsection (7)(a), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute “making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(16)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><intro><p>In section 47 (matrimonial relief and declarations of validity in respect of polygamous marriages)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-30-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (2)(a), for “decree” substitute “order”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-30-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (d) omit “decree or”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31" class="schProv1"><num>31</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 49 (parties to proceedings under this Act) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Omit subsections (1) to (3).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-31-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “, in cases not falling within subsection (1) above,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-31-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “adultery or other”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (5), for the words from the beginning to “suit or” substitute “In every case”.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-32" class="schProv1"><num>32</num><content><p><mod>After section 52 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>52A</num><heading>Interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In sections 21(2), 23(1) and (5), 24(1) and (3), 24A(3), 24B(1) and (2), 24E(1) and (2), 25A(1) and (3), 28(1) to (2) and 31—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a divorce order includes a decree of divorce,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to a nullity of marriage order includes a decree of nullity of marriage;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a reference to a judicial separation order includes a decree of judicial separation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reference to making includes granting;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a reference to an order being made final includes a decree being made absolute.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-33" class="schProv1"><num>33</num><intro><p>In Schedule 1 (transitional provisions and savings)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit paragraph 8;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph 11(3A), for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute “make a nullity of marriage order”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph 11(4), for “a decree of nullity has not been granted” substitute “no decree of nullity or nullity of marriage order has been made”.</p></content></level></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Amendments to the Civil Partnership Act 2004</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-34" class="schProv1"><num>34</num><content><p>The Civil Partnership Act 2004 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-35" class="schProv1"><num>35</num><intro><p>In section 40 (proceedings before order has been made final), in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-35-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), for “section 37(2)” substitute “sections 37A(1) and 38(A1)”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-35-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b) omit “in separation cases”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-36" class="schProv1"><num>36</num><content><p>In section 41 (time bar on applications for dissolution orders), omit subsection (2).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-37" class="schProv1"><num>37</num><content><p>In section 42 (attempts at reconciliation of civil partners), in subsection (2), in the words before paragraph (a), for “the applicant to certify whether he” substitute “an applicant to certify whether the representative”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-38" class="schProv1"><num>38</num><content><p>Omit section 45 (supplemental provisions as to facts raising presumption of breakdown).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-39" class="schProv1"><num>39</num><content><p>Omit section 46 (dissolution order not precluded by previous separation order etc).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-40" class="schProv1"><num>40</num><content><p>Omit section 47 (refusal of dissolution in 5 year separation cases on ground of grave hardship).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-41" class="schProv1"><num>41</num><intro><p>In section 48 (proceedings before order made final: protection for respondent in separation cases)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-41-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the heading omit “in separation cases”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-41-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-41-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsections (3) to (5) apply if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>on an application for a dissolution order a conditional order has been made and—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of one civil partner only, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of both civil partners but one of them has since withdrawn from the application, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the respondent has applied to the court for consideration under subsection (3) of their financial position after the dissolution of the civil partnership.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-42" class="schProv1"><num>42</num><content><p>Omit section 62 (relief for respondent in dissolution proceedings).</p></content></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>Amendments to other Acts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-43" class="schProv1"><num>43</num><content><p>In section 18A of the Wills Act 1837 (effect of dissolution or annulment of marriage on wills), in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a) omit “a decree of”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44" class="schProv1"><num>44</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 1 (application for financial provision from deceased’s estate), in subsection (2)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute “judicial separation order”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for “the decree” substitute “the order”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 3 (matters to which court is to have regard in exercising powers under section 2), in subsection (2), in the words after paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute “judicial separation order”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for “decree of divorce” substitute “divorce order”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 14 (provision as to cases where no financial relief was granted in divorce proceedings etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in the words before paragraph (a), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted,” substitute “divorce order or nullity of marriage order has been made final or a judicial separation order has been made,”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in the words after paragraph (b), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted,” substitute “divorce order or nullity of marriage order had not been made final or the judicial separation order had not been made,”;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute “judicial separation order”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>for “the decree” substitute “the order”.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 15 (restriction imposed in divorce proceedings etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (1), for the words from “grant” to “separation” substitute “making of a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for “decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute “divorce or nullity of marriage order”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>for the words from “after” to the end substitute “after the divorce or nullity of marriage order is made final, but if it is made before that order is made final it shall not take effect unless that order is made final”;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in subsection (3), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute “making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for “grant of a decree of judicial separation” substitute “making of a judicial separation order”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>for “decree is” substitute “order is”.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In section 19 (effect, duration and form of orders), in subsection (2)(b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute “judicial separation order”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for “the decree” substitute “the order”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In section 25 (interpretation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (1), in the definition of “former spouse”, in paragraph (a), for the words from “decree” to “granted” substitute “divorce order or nullity of marriage order made, or a decree of divorce or of nullity of marriage granted,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (5A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5B)</num><intro><p>In sections 1(2), 3(2), 14, 15 and 19(2)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a divorce order includes a decree of divorce,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to a nullity of marriage order includes a decree of nullity of marriage;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a reference to a judicial separation order includes a decree of judicial separation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reference to making includes granting;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a reference to an order being made final includes a decree being made absolute.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-45" class="schProv1"><num>45</num><content><p>In the Legitimacy Act 1976, in section 10 (interpretation), in subsection (1), in the definition of “void marriage”, after “jurisdiction” insert “to make a nullity of marriage order or”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-46" class="schProv1"><num>46</num><content><p><mod>In section 18 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (restrictions on appeals to Court of Appeal), after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(da)</num><content><p>from a divorce order or nullity of marriage order that has been made final, by a party who, having had time and opportunity to appeal from the conditional order on which that final order was founded, has not appealed from the conditional order;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-47" class="schProv1"><num>47</num><content><p>In the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982, in section 18 (enforcement of UK judgments in other parts of UK), in subsection (6)(a), at the beginning insert “a judicial separation order or”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-48" class="schProv1"><num>48</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-48-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-48-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In section 17 (orders for financial provision and property adjustment), in subsection (1)(a), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted” substitute “divorce order, nullity of marriage order or judicial separation order in respect of the marriage had been made”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-48-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 22 (powers of court in relation to certain tenancies of dwelling-houses), in subsection (2), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted” substitute “divorce order, nullity of marriage order or judicial separation order had been made”.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-49" class="schProv1"><num>49</num><intro><p>In the Finance Act 1985, in section 83 (transfers in connection with divorce, dissolution of civil partnership etc), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-49-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), for the words from “a decree” to “separation,” substitute “an order or decree for their divorce, the annulment of the marriage or their judicial separation,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-49-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), for “a decree,” substitute “an order or decree for divorce, annulment or judicial separation as is mentioned in paragraph (a),”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-50" class="schProv1"><num>50</num><content><p><mod>In the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986, in Schedule 6 (eligibility to apply for new tenancy under Part 4 of the Act), in paragraph 1(3), for the words from “subject of” to the end substitute <quotedText startQuote="“">subject of—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a judicial separation order or decree of judicial separation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a conditional divorce or nullity of marriage order or a decree nisi of divorce or of nullity of marriage.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51" class="schProv1"><num>51</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Family Law Act 1986 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In section 2A (jurisdiction in or in connection with matrimonial proceedings or civil partnership proceedings), in subsection (2)(a), after “grant of a decree of judicial separation” insert “or the making of a judicial separation order”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 6 (duration and variation of Part 1 Orders), in subsection (3B)(c), for “decree of judicial separation has not yet been granted” substitute “judicial separation order”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 42 (general interpretation of Part 1), in subsection (2), for the words from “eighteen” to the end substitute <quotedText startQuote="“">eighteen—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of proceedings for a decree of divorce, nullity or judicial separation, whether or not a decree has been granted and whether or not (in the case of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage) that decree has been made absolute;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of proceedings for a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order, whether or not an order has been made and whether or not (in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order) that order has been made final.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In section 54 (interpretation of Part 2), in the definition of “annulment”, after “any” insert “nullity of marriage order or”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In section 58 (general provisions as to the making and effect of declarations), in subsection (6) for “grant a decree of nullity of marriage” substitute “make a nullity of marriage order”.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-52" class="schProv1"><num>52</num><content><p>In the Children Act 1989, in section 6 (guardians: revocation and disclaimer), in subsection (3A)(a) omit “a decree of”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-53" class="schProv1"><num>53</num><intro><p>In section 225B of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (disposals in connection with divorce etc), in subsection (2)(b)(i)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for “an order or” substitute “a divorce or nullity of marriage order,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>after “marriage,” insert “an order or decree”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>after “partnership, or” insert “an order or decree”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54" class="schProv1"><num>54</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 7 to the Family Law Act 1996 (transfer of certain tenancies on divorce etc or on separation of cohabitants) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 2(2), for paragraph (a) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on making a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order or at any time after making such an order (whether, in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, before or after the order is made final), or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 12(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-54-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for “decree of divorce or nullity has been granted,” substitute “divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-54-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for “decree is made absolute” substitute “order is made final”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In paragraph 13(1), for “grant of a decree” substitute “making of an order” and for “grant of that decree,” substitute “making of that order,”.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 13 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Inclusion of references to decrees in references to orders</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>13A</num><intro><p>In paragraphs 2 to 13—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a divorce order includes a decree of divorce;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to a nullity of marriage order includes a decree of nullity of marriage;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a reference to a judicial separation order includes a decree of judicial separation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reference to making includes granting;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a reference to an order being made final includes a decree being made absolute.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-55" class="schProv1"><num>55</num><intro><p>In the Finance Act 2003, in Schedule 3 (stamp duty land tax: transactions exempt from charge), in paragraph 3—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-55-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), for the words from “a decree” to “separation;” substitute “an order or decree for their divorce, the annulment of the marriage or their judicial separation;”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-55-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), for “a decree;” substitute “an order or decree for divorce, annulment or judicial separation as is mentioned in paragraph (a);”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-56" class="schProv1"><num>56</num><intro><p>In section 5 of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 (issue of full certificates where applicant has been married), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), for “absolute a decree of nullity granted” substitute “final a nullity of marriage order made”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “or” at the end of that paragraph;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>(in Northern Ireland) makes absolute a decree of nullity granted on that ground, or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-57" class="schProv1"><num>57</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-57-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 55D of the Income Tax Act 2007 (procedure for elections under section 55C) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (8)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for paragraph (a) and the “or” after it substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in England and Wales, a divorce order which has been made final, a nullity of marriage order which has been made final, a judicial separation order or a corresponding decree,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), at the end insert “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in Northern Ireland, a decree absolute of divorce, a decree of nullity of marriage or a decree of judicial separation.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-57-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>In subsection (8) “corresponding decree” means any of the following—</p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>a decree absolute of divorce;</p></item><item><p>a decree absolute of nullity of marriage;</p></item><item><p>a decree of judicial separation.</p></item></blockList></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-58" class="schProv1"><num>58</num><intro><p>In Schedule 1 to the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00001" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2013/11">2013 (asp 11)</ref> (exempt transactions), in paragraph 4—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-58-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), for “a decree of divorce, nullity of marriage or” substitute “an order or decree for the dissolution or annulment of the marriage or their”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-58-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), for “such a” substitute “such an order or”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-59" class="schProv1"><num>59</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-59-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In Schedule 3 to the <ref eId="c00002" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/anaw/2017/1">Land Transaction Tax and Anti-avoidance of Devolved Taxes (Wales) Act 2017 (anaw 1)</ref> (transactions exempt from charge), paragraph 3 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-59-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph (a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the English language text, for “a decree of divorce, nullity of marriage or” substitute “an order or decree for the dissolution or annulment of the marriage or their”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the Welsh language text, for “archddyfarniad ysgariad, dirymedd priodas” substitute “gorchymyn neu archddyfarniad ar gyfer diddymiad neu ddirymiad y briodas”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-59-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the English language text, for “such a” substitute “such an order or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the Welsh language text, before “archddyfarniad o’r fath” insert “gorchymyn neu”.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-60" class="schProv1"><num>60</num><intro><p>In the Wills and Administration Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (<ref eId="c00003" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1994/1899">S.I. 1994/1899 (N.I. 13)</ref>), in Article 13 (effect of dissolution or annulment of marriage), in paragraph (5)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-60-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>after “divorce” insert “or divorce order,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-60-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for “granted” substitute “or nullity of marriage order, granted or made”.</p></content></level></paragraph></part></hcontainer></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>
Section 6</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Minor and consequential amendments</heading><part eId="schedule-part-1"><num><b>PART 1</b></num><heading>Amendments to the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>Omit section 2 (supplemental provisions as to facts raising presumption of breakdown).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro><p>In section 3 (bar on petitions for divorce within one year of marriage)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, for “petitions for divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
applying for a divorce order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for “No petition for divorce shall be presented to the court” substitute <quotedText>“
An application for a divorce order may not be made
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsection (2).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>Omit section 4 (divorce not precluded by previous judicial separation).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>Omit section 5 (refusal of decree in five year separation cases on grounds of grave hardship to respondent).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In section 6 (attempts at reconciliation of parties to marriage)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for the words from “a petitioner” to “him” substitute <quotedText>“
an applicant for a divorce order to certify whether the representative has discussed with the applicant the possibility of reconciliation and given the applicant
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
a divorce order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In section 7 (consideration by the court of certain agreements or arrangements)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “either before or after the presentation of a petition for divorce,” substitute <quotedText>“
when proceedings for a divorce order are contemplated or have begun,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from “proceedings” to “have begun,” substitute <quotedText>“
proceedings,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In section 8 (intervention of Queen's Proctor)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “a petition for divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
an application for a divorce order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(b), for “decree nisi is made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order is made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “decree nisi in any proceedings for divorce,” substitute <quotedText>“
conditional order in any proceedings for a divorce order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In section 9 (proceedings after decree nisi: general powers of court)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, for “after decree nisi” substitute <quotedText>“
before divorce order has been made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce has been granted but not made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order has been made but not made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree should not be made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order should not be made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(a), for “section 1(5)” substitute <quotedText>“
section 1(4)
”</quotedText> and for “decree absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(b), for “decree” substitute <quotedText>“
order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from the beginning to the second “granted,” substitute <quotedText>“
Where a divorce order has been made on an application by one party to a marriage and that party has not applied for the order to be made final,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “the party against whom it was granted” substitute <quotedText>“
the other party to the marriage
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>In section 10 (proceedings after decree nisi: special protection for respondent in separation cases)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“
Proceedings before divorce order made final: special protection for respondent
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for subsections (2) and (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this section apply where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>on an application for a divorce order a conditional order has been made and—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of one party to a marriage, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of both parties to a marriage but one of the parties has since withdrawn from the application, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the respondent has applied to the court for consideration under subsection (3) of their financial position after the divorce.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subject to subsection (4), the court hearing an application by the respondent under subsection (2) must not make the divorce order final unless it is satisfied—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the applicant should not be required to make any financial provision for the respondent, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the financial provision made by the applicant for the respondent is reasonable and fair or the best that can be made in the circumstances.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3A)</num><intro><p>In making a determination under subsection (3) the court must consider all the circumstances including—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the age, health, conduct, earning capacity, financial resources and financial obligations of each of the parties to the marriage, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the financial position of the respondent as, having regard to the divorce, it is likely to be after the death of the applicant should that person die first.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “decree absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “decree should be made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order should be made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “petitioner that he will make such financial provision” substitute <quotedText>“
applicant that they will make such financial provision
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>In section 10A (proceedings after decree nisi: religious marriage)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, for “after decree nisi” substitute <quotedText>“
before divorce order has been made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce has been granted” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order has been made
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (5), for “decree of divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p><mod>After section 12A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>12B</num><heading>The period before nullity of marriage orders may be made final</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>An order that annuls a marriage which is void or voidable (a “nullity of marriage order”)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is, in the first instance, a conditional order, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may not be made final before the end of the period of 6 weeks from the making of the conditional order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Lord Chancellor may by order made by statutory instrument amend this section so as to shorten or lengthen the period for the purposes of subsection (1)(b).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the Lord Chancellor may not under subsection (2) lengthen the period so that it exceeds 6 months.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>In a particular case the court dealing with the case may by order shorten the period that would otherwise be applicable for the purposes of subsection (1)(b).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing an order under subsection (2) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 13 (bars to relief where marriage is voidable) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for the words from “not” to “nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
not make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “petitioner” substitute <quotedText>“
applicant
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “grant the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
make the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2A), for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “petitioner” substitute <quotedText>“
applicant
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “grant of a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “petitioner” substitute <quotedText>“
applicant
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>For section 15 (application of sections 1(5), 8 and 9 to nullity proceedings) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>15</num><heading>Application of sections 8 and 9 to proceedings for a nullity of marriage order</heading><content><p>Section 8 (intervention of Queen's Proctor) and section 9 (proceedings before divorce order has been made final: general powers of court) apply in relation to proceedings for a nullity of marriage order as if for any reference in those sections to a divorce order there were substituted a reference to a nullity of marriage order.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 16 (effect of decree of nullity in case of voidable marriage) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, for “decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
annulment
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The existing text becomes subsection (1).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from the beginning to “1971” substitute <quotedText>“
A nullity of marriage order granted
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree has been made absolute,” substitute <quotedText>“
order has been made final,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for “notwithstanding the decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
notwithstanding the order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) has effect in relation to a decree of nullity granted after 31 July 1971 as it has effect in relation to a nullity of marriage order, but with the substitution—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for “order has been made final,” of “decree has been made absolute,” and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for “notwithstanding the order,” of “notwithstanding the decree,</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro><p>In section 18 (effects of judicial separation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-16-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-16-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after “decree of judicial separation” insert <quotedText>“
or judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p>Omit section 20 (relief for respondent in divorce proceedings) and the heading before it.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>In section 21 (financial provision and property adjustment orders)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “grant of a decree of divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>In section 22 (maintenance pending suit), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a petition for divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation,” substitute <quotedText>“
an application for a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “presentation of the petition” substitute <quotedText>“
making of the application
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 23 (financial provision orders in connection with divorce proceedings etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute <quotedText>“
On making a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order or at any time after making such an order (whether, in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, before or after the order is made final),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2)(a), for “granting a decree;” substitute <quotedText>“
making a divorce order, nullity of marriage order or judicial separation order (as the case may be);
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), for the words from “granting” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
making a divorce or nullity of marriage order, neither the order under subsection (1)(a), (b) or (c) nor any settlement made in pursuance of it is to take effect unless the divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24 (property adjustment orders in connection with divorce proceedings etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute <quotedText>“
On making a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order or at any time after making such an order (whether, in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, before or after the order is made final),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), for the words from “granting” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
making a divorce or nullity of marriage order, neither the order under this section nor any settlement made in pursuance of it is to take effect unless the divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24A (orders for sale of property) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-22-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), for the words from “grant” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, the order under subsection (1) is not to take effect unless the divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24B (pension sharing orders in connection with divorce proceedings etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute <quotedText>“
On making a divorce or nullity of marriage order or at any time after making such an order (whether before or after the order is made final),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for the words from “decree” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order on or after which it is made has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24E (pension compensation sharing orders in connection with divorce proceedings) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute <quotedText>“
On making a divorce or nullity of marriage order or at any time after making such an order (whether before or after the order is made final),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for the words from “decree” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order on or after which it is made has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 25A (exercise of court's powers in favour of party to marriage on decree of divorce or nullity of marriage) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, for “decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-25-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-25-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
making of the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><intro><p>In section 26 (commencement of proceedings for ancillary relief etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from “a petition” to “presented,” substitute <quotedText>“
an application for a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order has been made,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “presentation of the petition” substitute <quotedText>“
presentation of the application
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(a), for “petition or answer” substitute <quotedText>“
application or response
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(b) for “presentation of the petition or filing of the answer” substitute <quotedText>“
presentation of the application or filing of the response
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 28 (duration of continuing financial provision orders in favour of party to marriage, and effect of remarriage or formation of civil partnership) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText> and after “favour the” insert <quotedText>“
periodical payments
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of such a decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “favour the” insert <quotedText>“
secured periodical payments
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1A)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “in the” insert <quotedText>“
periodical payments or secured periodical payments
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “order continues in force, the order” substitute <quotedText>“
periodical payments or secured periodical payments order continues in force, that order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree” substitute <quotedText>“
grant or making of a decree or order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of that decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
grant or making of that decree or order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><content><p><mod>In section 30 (direction for settlement of instrument for securing payments or effecting property adjustment), in paragraph (b), for “grant of the decree in question” substitute <quotedText>“
making of the divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 31 (variation, discharge etc of certain orders for financial relief) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2)(e), for “grant of a decree of judicial separation;” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a judicial separation order;
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2)(g), for “decree has been made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4)(a), for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4A)(a)(ii), for “decree has not been made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order has not been made final
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4B), for “decree is made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order is made final
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (7)(a), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(16)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><intro><p>In section 47 (matrimonial relief and declarations of validity in respect of polygamous marriages)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-30-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(a), for “decree” substitute <quotedText>“
order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-30-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (d) omit “decree or”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31" class="schProv1"><num>31</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 49 (parties to proceedings under this Act) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Omit subsections (1) to (3).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-31-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “, in cases not falling within subsection (1) above,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-31-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “adultery or other”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), for the words from the beginning to “suit or” substitute <quotedText>“
In every case
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-32" class="schProv1"><num>32</num><content><p><mod>After section 52 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>52A</num><heading>Interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In sections 21(2), 23(1) and (5), 24(1) and (3), 24A(3), 24B(1) and (2), 24E(1) and (2), 25A(1) and (3), 28(1) to (2) and 31—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a divorce order includes a decree of divorce,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to a nullity of marriage order includes a decree of nullity of marriage;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a reference to a judicial separation order includes a decree of judicial separation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reference to making includes granting;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a reference to an order being made final includes a decree being made absolute.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-33" class="schProv1"><num>33</num><intro><p>In Schedule 1 (transitional provisions and savings)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit paragraph 8;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph 11(3A), for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph 11(4), for “a decree of nullity has not been granted” substitute <quotedText>“
no decree of nullity or nullity of marriage order has been made
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-part-2"><num><b>PART 2</b></num><heading>Amendments to the Civil Partnership Act 2004</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-34" class="schProv1"><num>34</num><content><p>The Civil Partnership Act 2004 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-35" class="schProv1"><num>35</num><intro><p>In section 40 (proceedings before order has been made final), in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-35-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “section 37(2)” substitute <quotedText>“
sections 37A(1) and 38(A1)
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-35-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b) omit “in separation cases”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-36" class="schProv1"><num>36</num><content><p>In section 41 (time bar on applications for dissolution orders), omit subsection (2).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-37" class="schProv1"><num>37</num><content><p><mod>In section 42 (attempts at reconciliation of civil partners), in subsection (2), in the words before paragraph (a), for “the applicant to certify whether he” substitute <quotedText>“
an applicant to certify whether the representative
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-38" class="schProv1"><num>38</num><content><p>Omit section 45 (supplemental provisions as to facts raising presumption of breakdown).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-39" class="schProv1"><num>39</num><content><p>Omit section 46 (dissolution order not precluded by previous separation order etc).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-40" class="schProv1"><num>40</num><content><p>Omit section 47 (refusal of dissolution in 5 year separation cases on ground of grave hardship).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-41" class="schProv1"><num>41</num><intro><p>In section 48 (proceedings before order made final: protection for respondent in separation cases)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-41-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the heading omit “in separation cases”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-41-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-41-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsections (3) to (5) apply if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>on an application for a dissolution order a conditional order has been made and—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of one civil partner only, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of both civil partners but one of them has since withdrawn from the application, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the respondent has applied to the court for consideration under subsection (3) of their financial position after the dissolution of the civil partnership.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-42" class="schProv1"><num>42</num><content><p>Omit section 62 (relief for respondent in dissolution proceedings).</p></content></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-part-3"><num><b>PART 3</b></num><heading>Amendments to other Acts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-43" class="schProv1"><num>43</num><content><p>In section 18A of the Wills Act 1837 (effect of dissolution or annulment of marriage on wills), in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a) omit “a decree of”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44" class="schProv1"><num>44</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 1 (application for financial provision from deceased's estate), in subsection (2)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 3 (matters to which court is to have regard in exercising powers under section 2), in subsection (2), in the words after paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 14 (provision as to cases where no financial relief was granted in divorce proceedings etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted,” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order or nullity of marriage order has been made final or a judicial separation order has been made,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in the words after paragraph (b), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted,” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order or nullity of marriage order had not been made final or the judicial separation order had not been made,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 15 (restriction imposed in divorce proceedings etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for the words from “grant” to “separation” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from “after” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
after the divorce or nullity of marriage order is made final, but if it is made before that order is made final it shall not take effect unless that order is made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree is” substitute <quotedText>“
order is
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In section 19 (effect, duration and form of orders), in subsection (2)(b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In section 25 (interpretation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the definition of “former spouse”, in paragraph (a), for the words from “decree” to “granted” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order or nullity of marriage order made, or a decree of divorce or of nullity of marriage granted,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (5A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(5B)</num><intro><p>In sections 1(2), 3(2), 14, 15 and 19(2)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a divorce order includes a decree of divorce,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to a nullity of marriage order includes a decree of nullity of marriage;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a reference to a judicial separation order includes a decree of judicial separation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reference to making includes granting;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a reference to an order being made final includes a decree being made absolute.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-45" class="schProv1"><num>45</num><content><p><mod>In the Legitimacy Act 1976, in section 10 (interpretation), in subsection (1), in the definition of “void marriage”, after “jurisdiction” insert <quotedText>“
to make a nullity of marriage order or
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-46" class="schProv1"><num>46</num><content><p><mod>In section 18 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (restrictions on appeals to Court of Appeal), after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(da)</num><content><p>from a divorce order or nullity of marriage order that has been made final, by a party who, having had time and opportunity to appeal from the conditional order on which that final order was founded, has not appealed from the conditional order;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-47" class="schProv1"><num>47</num><content><p><mod>In the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982, in section 18 (enforcement of UK judgments in other parts of UK), in subsection (6)(a), at the beginning insert <quotedText>“
a judicial separation order or
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-48" class="schProv1"><num>48</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-48-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-48-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 17 (orders for financial provision and property adjustment), in subsection (1)(a), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order, nullity of marriage order or judicial separation order in respect of the marriage had been made
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-48-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 22 (powers of court in relation to certain tenancies of dwelling-houses), in subsection (2), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order, nullity of marriage order or judicial separation order had been made
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-49" class="schProv1"><num>49</num><intro><p>In the Finance Act 1985, in section 83 (transfers in connection with divorce, dissolution of civil partnership etc), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-49-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for the words from “a decree” to “separation,” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for their divorce, the annulment of the marriage or their judicial separation,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-49-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “a decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for divorce, annulment or judicial separation as is mentioned in paragraph (a),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-50" class="schProv1"><num>50</num><content><p><mod>In the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986, in Schedule 6 (eligibility to apply for new tenancy under Part 4 of the Act), in paragraph 1(3), for the words from “subject of” to the end substitute<quotedText startQuote="“">subject of—
</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a judicial separation order or decree of judicial separation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a conditional divorce or nullity of marriage order or a decree nisi of divorce or of nullity of marriage.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51" class="schProv1"><num>51</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Family Law Act 1986 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 2A (jurisdiction in or in connection with matrimonial proceedings or civil partnership proceedings), in subsection (2)(a), after “grant of a decree of judicial separation” insert <quotedText>“
or the making of a judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 6 (duration and variation of Part 1 Orders), in subsection (3B)(c), for “decree of judicial separation has not yet been granted” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 42 (general interpretation of Part 1), in subsection (2), for the words from “eighteen” to the end substitute<quotedText startQuote="“">eighteen—
</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of proceedings for a decree of divorce, nullity or judicial separation, whether or not a decree has been granted and whether or not (in the case of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage) that decree has been made absolute;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of proceedings for a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order, whether or not an order has been made and whether or not (in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order) that order has been made final.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 54 (interpretation of Part 2), in the definition of “annulment”, after “any” insert <quotedText>“
nullity of marriage order or
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 58 (general provisions as to the making and effect of declarations), in subsection (6) for “grant a decree of nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-52" class="schProv1"><num>52</num><content><p>In the Children Act 1989, in section 6 (guardians: revocation and disclaimer), in subsection (3A)(a) omit “a decree of”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-53" class="schProv1"><num>53</num><intro><p>In section 225B of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (disposals in connection with divorce etc), in subsection (2)(b)(i)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “an order or” substitute <quotedText>“
a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “marriage,” insert <quotedText>“
an order or decree
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after “partnership, or” insert <quotedText>“
an order or decree
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54" class="schProv1"><num>54</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 7 to the Family Law Act 1996 (transfer of certain tenancies on divorce etc or on separation of cohabitants) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 2(2), for paragraph (a) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on making a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order or at any time after making such an order (whether, in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, before or after the order is made final), or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 12(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-54-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce or nullity has been granted,” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-54-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree is made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order is made final
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 13(1), for “grant of a decree” substitute <quotedText>“
making of an order
”</quotedText> and for “grant of that decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of that order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 13 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Inclusion of references to decrees in references to orders</i></heading><section><num>13A</num><intro><p>In paragraphs 2 to 13—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a divorce order includes a decree of divorce;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to a nullity of marriage order includes a decree of nullity of marriage;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a reference to a judicial separation order includes a decree of judicial separation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reference to making includes granting;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a reference to an order being made final includes a decree being made absolute.</p></content></level></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-55" class="schProv1"><num>55</num><intro><p>In the Finance Act 2003, in Schedule 3 (stamp duty land tax: transactions exempt from charge), in paragraph 3—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-55-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for the words from “a decree” to “separation;” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for their divorce, the annulment of the marriage or their judicial separation;
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-55-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “a decree;” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for divorce, annulment or judicial separation as is mentioned in paragraph (a);
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-56" class="schProv1"><num>56</num><intro><p>In section 5 of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 (issue of full certificates where applicant has been married), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “absolute a decree of nullity granted” substitute <quotedText>“
final a nullity of marriage order made
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “or” at the end of that paragraph;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>(in Northern Ireland) makes absolute a decree of nullity granted on that ground, or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-57" class="schProv1"><num>57</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-57-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 55D of the Income Tax Act 2007 (procedure for elections under section 55C) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (8)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for paragraph (a) and the “or” after it substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in England and Wales, a divorce order which has been made final, a nullity of marriage order which has been made final, a judicial separation order or a corresponding decree,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), at the end insert <quotedText>“
or
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in Northern Ireland, a decree absolute of divorce, a decree of nullity of marriage or a decree of judicial separation.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-57-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>In subsection (8) “<term refersTo="#term-corresponding-decree">corresponding decree</term>” means any of the following—</p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>a decree absolute of divorce;</p></item><item><p>a decree absolute of nullity of marriage;</p></item><item><p>a decree of judicial separation.</p></item></blockList></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-58" class="schProv1"><num>58</num><intro><p>In Schedule 1 to the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 11) (exempt transactions), in paragraph 4—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-58-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “a decree of divorce, nullity of marriage or” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for the dissolution or annulment of the marriage or their
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-58-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “such a” substitute <quotedText>“
such an order or
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-59" class="schProv1"><num>59</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-59-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In Schedule 3 to the Land Transaction Tax and Anti-avoidance of Devolved Taxes (Wales) Act 2017 (anaw 1) (transactions exempt from charge), paragraph 3 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-59-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph (a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the English language text, for “a decree of divorce, nullity of marriage or” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for the dissolution or annulment of the marriage or their
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the Welsh language text, for “archddyfarniad ysgariad, dirymedd priodas” substitute <quotedText>“
gorchymyn neu archddyfarniad ar gyfer diddymiad neu ddirymiad y briodas
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-59-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the English language text, for “such a” substitute <quotedText>“
such an order or
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the Welsh language text, before “archddyfarniad o'r fath” insert <quotedText>“
gorchymyn neu
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-60" class="schProv1"><num>60</num><intro><p>In the Wills and Administration Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/1899 (N.I. 13)), in Article 13 (effect of dissolution or annulment of marriage), in paragraph (5)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-60-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “divorce” insert <quotedText>“
or divorce order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-60-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “granted” substitute <quotedText>“
or nullity of marriage order, granted or made
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></part></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-part-1"><num><b>PART 1</b></num><heading>Amendments to the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>Omit section 2 (supplemental provisions as to facts raising presumption of breakdown).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro><p>In section 3 (bar on petitions for divorce within one year of marriage)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, for “petitions for divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
applying for a divorce order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for “No petition for divorce shall be presented to the court” substitute <quotedText>“
An application for a divorce order may not be made
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsection (2).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>Omit section 4 (divorce not precluded by previous judicial separation).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>Omit section 5 (refusal of decree in five year separation cases on grounds of grave hardship to respondent).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In section 6 (attempts at reconciliation of parties to marriage)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for the words from “a petitioner” to “him” substitute <quotedText>“
an applicant for a divorce order to certify whether the representative has discussed with the applicant the possibility of reconciliation and given the applicant
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
a divorce order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In section 7 (consideration by the court of certain agreements or arrangements)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “either before or after the presentation of a petition for divorce,” substitute <quotedText>“
when proceedings for a divorce order are contemplated or have begun,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from “proceedings” to “have begun,” substitute <quotedText>“
proceedings,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In section 8 (intervention of Queen's Proctor)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “a petition for divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
an application for a divorce order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(b), for “decree nisi is made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order is made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “decree nisi in any proceedings for divorce,” substitute <quotedText>“
conditional order in any proceedings for a divorce order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In section 9 (proceedings after decree nisi: general powers of court)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, for “after decree nisi” substitute <quotedText>“
before divorce order has been made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce has been granted but not made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order has been made but not made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree should not be made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order should not be made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(a), for “section 1(5)” substitute <quotedText>“
section 1(4)
”</quotedText> and for “decree absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(b), for “decree” substitute <quotedText>“
order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from the beginning to the second “granted,” substitute <quotedText>“
Where a divorce order has been made on an application by one party to a marriage and that party has not applied for the order to be made final,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “the party against whom it was granted” substitute <quotedText>“
the other party to the marriage
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>In section 10 (proceedings after decree nisi: special protection for respondent in separation cases)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“
Proceedings before divorce order made final: special protection for respondent
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for subsections (2) and (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this section apply where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>on an application for a divorce order a conditional order has been made and—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of one party to a marriage, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of both parties to a marriage but one of the parties has since withdrawn from the application, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the respondent has applied to the court for consideration under subsection (3) of their financial position after the divorce.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subject to subsection (4), the court hearing an application by the respondent under subsection (2) must not make the divorce order final unless it is satisfied—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the applicant should not be required to make any financial provision for the respondent, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the financial provision made by the applicant for the respondent is reasonable and fair or the best that can be made in the circumstances.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3A)</num><intro><p>In making a determination under subsection (3) the court must consider all the circumstances including—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the age, health, conduct, earning capacity, financial resources and financial obligations of each of the parties to the marriage, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the financial position of the respondent as, having regard to the divorce, it is likely to be after the death of the applicant should that person die first.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “decree absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “decree should be made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order should be made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “petitioner that he will make such financial provision” substitute <quotedText>“
applicant that they will make such financial provision
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>In section 10A (proceedings after decree nisi: religious marriage)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, for “after decree nisi” substitute <quotedText>“
before divorce order has been made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce has been granted” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order has been made
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (5), for “decree of divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p><mod>After section 12A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>12B</num><heading>The period before nullity of marriage orders may be made final</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>An order that annuls a marriage which is void or voidable (a “nullity of marriage order”)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is, in the first instance, a conditional order, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may not be made final before the end of the period of 6 weeks from the making of the conditional order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Lord Chancellor may by order made by statutory instrument amend this section so as to shorten or lengthen the period for the purposes of subsection (1)(b).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the Lord Chancellor may not under subsection (2) lengthen the period so that it exceeds 6 months.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>In a particular case the court dealing with the case may by order shorten the period that would otherwise be applicable for the purposes of subsection (1)(b).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing an order under subsection (2) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 13 (bars to relief where marriage is voidable) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for the words from “not” to “nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
not make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “petitioner” substitute <quotedText>“
applicant
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “grant the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
make the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2A), for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “petitioner” substitute <quotedText>“
applicant
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “grant of a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “petitioner” substitute <quotedText>“
applicant
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>For section 15 (application of sections 1(5), 8 and 9 to nullity proceedings) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>15</num><heading>Application of sections 8 and 9 to proceedings for a nullity of marriage order</heading><content><p>Section 8 (intervention of Queen's Proctor) and section 9 (proceedings before divorce order has been made final: general powers of court) apply in relation to proceedings for a nullity of marriage order as if for any reference in those sections to a divorce order there were substituted a reference to a nullity of marriage order.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 16 (effect of decree of nullity in case of voidable marriage) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, for “decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
annulment
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The existing text becomes subsection (1).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from the beginning to “1971” substitute <quotedText>“
A nullity of marriage order granted
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree has been made absolute,” substitute <quotedText>“
order has been made final,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for “notwithstanding the decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
notwithstanding the order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) has effect in relation to a decree of nullity granted after 31 July 1971 as it has effect in relation to a nullity of marriage order, but with the substitution—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for “order has been made final,” of “decree has been made absolute,” and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for “notwithstanding the order,” of “notwithstanding the decree,</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro><p>In section 18 (effects of judicial separation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-16-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-16-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after “decree of judicial separation” insert <quotedText>“
or judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p>Omit section 20 (relief for respondent in divorce proceedings) and the heading before it.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>In section 21 (financial provision and property adjustment orders)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “grant of a decree of divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>In section 22 (maintenance pending suit), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a petition for divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation,” substitute <quotedText>“
an application for a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “presentation of the petition” substitute <quotedText>“
making of the application
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 23 (financial provision orders in connection with divorce proceedings etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute <quotedText>“
On making a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order or at any time after making such an order (whether, in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, before or after the order is made final),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2)(a), for “granting a decree;” substitute <quotedText>“
making a divorce order, nullity of marriage order or judicial separation order (as the case may be);
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), for the words from “granting” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
making a divorce or nullity of marriage order, neither the order under subsection (1)(a), (b) or (c) nor any settlement made in pursuance of it is to take effect unless the divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24 (property adjustment orders in connection with divorce proceedings etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute <quotedText>“
On making a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order or at any time after making such an order (whether, in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, before or after the order is made final),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), for the words from “granting” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
making a divorce or nullity of marriage order, neither the order under this section nor any settlement made in pursuance of it is to take effect unless the divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24A (orders for sale of property) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-22-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), for the words from “grant” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, the order under subsection (1) is not to take effect unless the divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24B (pension sharing orders in connection with divorce proceedings etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute <quotedText>“
On making a divorce or nullity of marriage order or at any time after making such an order (whether before or after the order is made final),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for the words from “decree” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order on or after which it is made has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24E (pension compensation sharing orders in connection with divorce proceedings) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute <quotedText>“
On making a divorce or nullity of marriage order or at any time after making such an order (whether before or after the order is made final),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for the words from “decree” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order on or after which it is made has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 25A (exercise of court's powers in favour of party to marriage on decree of divorce or nullity of marriage) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, for “decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-25-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-25-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
making of the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><intro><p>In section 26 (commencement of proceedings for ancillary relief etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from “a petition” to “presented,” substitute <quotedText>“
an application for a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order has been made,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “presentation of the petition” substitute <quotedText>“
presentation of the application
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(a), for “petition or answer” substitute <quotedText>“
application or response
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(b) for “presentation of the petition or filing of the answer” substitute <quotedText>“
presentation of the application or filing of the response
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 28 (duration of continuing financial provision orders in favour of party to marriage, and effect of remarriage or formation of civil partnership) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText> and after “favour the” insert <quotedText>“
periodical payments
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of such a decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “favour the” insert <quotedText>“
secured periodical payments
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1A)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “in the” insert <quotedText>“
periodical payments or secured periodical payments
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “order continues in force, the order” substitute <quotedText>“
periodical payments or secured periodical payments order continues in force, that order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree” substitute <quotedText>“
grant or making of a decree or order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of that decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
grant or making of that decree or order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><content><p><mod>In section 30 (direction for settlement of instrument for securing payments or effecting property adjustment), in paragraph (b), for “grant of the decree in question” substitute <quotedText>“
making of the divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 31 (variation, discharge etc of certain orders for financial relief) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2)(e), for “grant of a decree of judicial separation;” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a judicial separation order;
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2)(g), for “decree has been made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4)(a), for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4A)(a)(ii), for “decree has not been made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order has not been made final
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4B), for “decree is made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order is made final
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (7)(a), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(16)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><intro><p>In section 47 (matrimonial relief and declarations of validity in respect of polygamous marriages)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-30-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(a), for “decree” substitute <quotedText>“
order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-30-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (d) omit “decree or”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31" class="schProv1"><num>31</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 49 (parties to proceedings under this Act) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Omit subsections (1) to (3).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-31-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “, in cases not falling within subsection (1) above,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-31-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “adultery or other”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), for the words from the beginning to “suit or” substitute <quotedText>“
In every case
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-32" class="schProv1"><num>32</num><content><p><mod>After section 52 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>52A</num><heading>Interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In sections 21(2), 23(1) and (5), 24(1) and (3), 24A(3), 24B(1) and (2), 24E(1) and (2), 25A(1) and (3), 28(1) to (2) and 31—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a divorce order includes a decree of divorce,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to a nullity of marriage order includes a decree of nullity of marriage;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a reference to a judicial separation order includes a decree of judicial separation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reference to making includes granting;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a reference to an order being made final includes a decree being made absolute.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-33" class="schProv1"><num>33</num><intro><p>In Schedule 1 (transitional provisions and savings)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit paragraph 8;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph 11(3A), for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph 11(4), for “a decree of nullity has not been granted” substitute <quotedText>“
no decree of nullity or nullity of marriage order has been made
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></part>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>Omit section 2 (supplemental provisions as to facts raising presumption of breakdown).</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro><p>In section 3 (bar on petitions for divorce within one year of marriage)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, for “petitions for divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
applying for a divorce order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for “No petition for divorce shall be presented to the court” substitute <quotedText>“
An application for a divorce order may not be made
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsection (2).</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, for “petitions for divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
applying for a divorce order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for “No petition for divorce shall be presented to the court” substitute <quotedText>“
An application for a divorce order may not be made
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsection (2).</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>Omit section 4 (divorce not precluded by previous judicial separation).</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>Omit section 5 (refusal of decree in five year separation cases on grounds of grave hardship to respondent).</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In section 6 (attempts at reconciliation of parties to marriage)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for the words from “a petitioner” to “him” substitute <quotedText>“
an applicant for a divorce order to certify whether the representative has discussed with the applicant the possibility of reconciliation and given the applicant
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
a divorce order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for the words from “a petitioner” to “him” substitute <quotedText>“
an applicant for a divorce order to certify whether the representative has discussed with the applicant the possibility of reconciliation and given the applicant
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
a divorce order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In section 7 (consideration by the court of certain agreements or arrangements)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “either before or after the presentation of a petition for divorce,” substitute <quotedText>“
when proceedings for a divorce order are contemplated or have begun,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from “proceedings” to “have begun,” substitute <quotedText>“
proceedings,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “either before or after the presentation of a petition for divorce,” substitute <quotedText>“
when proceedings for a divorce order are contemplated or have begun,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from “proceedings” to “have begun,” substitute <quotedText>“
proceedings,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In section 8 (intervention of Queen's Proctor)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “a petition for divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
an application for a divorce order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(b), for “decree nisi is made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order is made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “decree nisi in any proceedings for divorce,” substitute <quotedText>“
conditional order in any proceedings for a divorce order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “a petition for divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
an application for a divorce order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(b), for “decree nisi is made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order is made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “decree nisi in any proceedings for divorce,” substitute <quotedText>“
conditional order in any proceedings for a divorce order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In section 9 (proceedings after decree nisi: general powers of court)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, for “after decree nisi” substitute <quotedText>“
before divorce order has been made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce has been granted but not made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order has been made but not made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree should not be made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order should not be made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(a), for “section 1(5)” substitute <quotedText>“
section 1(4)
”</quotedText> and for “decree absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(b), for “decree” substitute <quotedText>“
order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from the beginning to the second “granted,” substitute <quotedText>“
Where a divorce order has been made on an application by one party to a marriage and that party has not applied for the order to be made final,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “the party against whom it was granted” substitute <quotedText>“
the other party to the marriage
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, for “after decree nisi” substitute <quotedText>“
before divorce order has been made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce has been granted but not made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order has been made but not made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree should not be made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order should not be made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce has been granted but not made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order has been made but not made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree should not be made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order should not be made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(a), for “section 1(5)” substitute <quotedText>“
section 1(4)
”</quotedText> and for “decree absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(b), for “decree” substitute <quotedText>“
order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from the beginning to the second “granted,” substitute <quotedText>“
Where a divorce order has been made on an application by one party to a marriage and that party has not applied for the order to be made final,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “the party against whom it was granted” substitute <quotedText>“
the other party to the marriage
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from the beginning to the second “granted,” substitute <quotedText>“
Where a divorce order has been made on an application by one party to a marriage and that party has not applied for the order to be made final,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “the party against whom it was granted” substitute <quotedText>“
the other party to the marriage
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>In section 10 (proceedings after decree nisi: special protection for respondent in separation cases)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“
Proceedings before divorce order made final: special protection for respondent
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for subsections (2) and (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this section apply where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>on an application for a divorce order a conditional order has been made and—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of one party to a marriage, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of both parties to a marriage but one of the parties has since withdrawn from the application, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the respondent has applied to the court for consideration under subsection (3) of their financial position after the divorce.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subject to subsection (4), the court hearing an application by the respondent under subsection (2) must not make the divorce order final unless it is satisfied—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the applicant should not be required to make any financial provision for the respondent, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the financial provision made by the applicant for the respondent is reasonable and fair or the best that can be made in the circumstances.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3A)</num><intro><p>In making a determination under subsection (3) the court must consider all the circumstances including—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the age, health, conduct, earning capacity, financial resources and financial obligations of each of the parties to the marriage, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the financial position of the respondent as, having regard to the divorce, it is likely to be after the death of the applicant should that person die first.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “decree absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “decree should be made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order should be made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “petitioner that he will make such financial provision” substitute <quotedText>“
applicant that they will make such financial provision
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“
Proceedings before divorce order made final: special protection for respondent
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for subsections (2) and (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this section apply where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>on an application for a divorce order a conditional order has been made and—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of one party to a marriage, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of both parties to a marriage but one of the parties has since withdrawn from the application, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the respondent has applied to the court for consideration under subsection (3) of their financial position after the divorce.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subject to subsection (4), the court hearing an application by the respondent under subsection (2) must not make the divorce order final unless it is satisfied—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the applicant should not be required to make any financial provision for the respondent, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the financial provision made by the applicant for the respondent is reasonable and fair or the best that can be made in the circumstances.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3A)</num><intro><p>In making a determination under subsection (3) the court must consider all the circumstances including—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the age, health, conduct, earning capacity, financial resources and financial obligations of each of the parties to the marriage, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the financial position of the respondent as, having regard to the divorce, it is likely to be after the death of the applicant should that person die first.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “decree absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “decree should be made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order should be made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “petitioner that he will make such financial provision” substitute <quotedText>“
applicant that they will make such financial provision
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “decree absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “decree should be made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order should be made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “petitioner that he will make such financial provision” substitute <quotedText>“
applicant that they will make such financial provision
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>In section 10A (proceedings after decree nisi: religious marriage)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, for “after decree nisi” substitute <quotedText>“
before divorce order has been made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce has been granted” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order has been made
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (5), for “decree of divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, for “after decree nisi” substitute <quotedText>“
before divorce order has been made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce has been granted” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order has been made
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce has been granted” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order has been made
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (5), for “decree of divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p><mod>After section 12A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>12B</num><heading>The period before nullity of marriage orders may be made final</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>An order that annuls a marriage which is void or voidable (a “nullity of marriage order”)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is, in the first instance, a conditional order, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may not be made final before the end of the period of 6 weeks from the making of the conditional order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Lord Chancellor may by order made by statutory instrument amend this section so as to shorten or lengthen the period for the purposes of subsection (1)(b).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the Lord Chancellor may not under subsection (2) lengthen the period so that it exceeds 6 months.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>In a particular case the court dealing with the case may by order shorten the period that would otherwise be applicable for the purposes of subsection (1)(b).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing an order under subsection (2) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 13 (bars to relief where marriage is voidable) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for the words from “not” to “nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
not make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “petitioner” substitute <quotedText>“
applicant
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “grant the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
make the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2A), for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “petitioner” substitute <quotedText>“
applicant
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “grant of a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “petitioner” substitute <quotedText>“
applicant
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>For section 15 (application of sections 1(5), 8 and 9 to nullity proceedings) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>15</num><heading>Application of sections 8 and 9 to proceedings for a nullity of marriage order</heading><content><p>Section 8 (intervention of Queen's Proctor) and section 9 (proceedings before divorce order has been made final: general powers of court) apply in relation to proceedings for a nullity of marriage order as if for any reference in those sections to a divorce order there were substituted a reference to a nullity of marriage order.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 16 (effect of decree of nullity in case of voidable marriage) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, for “decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
annulment
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The existing text becomes subsection (1).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from the beginning to “1971” substitute <quotedText>“
A nullity of marriage order granted
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree has been made absolute,” substitute <quotedText>“
order has been made final,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for “notwithstanding the decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
notwithstanding the order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) has effect in relation to a decree of nullity granted after 31 July 1971 as it has effect in relation to a nullity of marriage order, but with the substitution—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for “order has been made final,” of “decree has been made absolute,” and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for “notwithstanding the order,” of “notwithstanding the decree,</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro><p>In section 18 (effects of judicial separation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-16-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-16-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after “decree of judicial separation” insert <quotedText>“
or judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-16-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-16-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after “decree of judicial separation” insert <quotedText>“
or judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p>Omit section 20 (relief for respondent in divorce proceedings) and the heading before it.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>In section 21 (financial provision and property adjustment orders)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “grant of a decree of divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “grant of a decree of divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>In section 22 (maintenance pending suit), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a petition for divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation,” substitute <quotedText>“
an application for a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “presentation of the petition” substitute <quotedText>“
making of the application
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a petition for divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation,” substitute <quotedText>“
an application for a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “presentation of the petition” substitute <quotedText>“
making of the application
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 23 (financial provision orders in connection with divorce proceedings etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute <quotedText>“
On making a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order or at any time after making such an order (whether, in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, before or after the order is made final),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2)(a), for “granting a decree;” substitute <quotedText>“
making a divorce order, nullity of marriage order or judicial separation order (as the case may be);
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), for the words from “granting” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
making a divorce or nullity of marriage order, neither the order under subsection (1)(a), (b) or (c) nor any settlement made in pursuance of it is to take effect unless the divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24 (property adjustment orders in connection with divorce proceedings etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute <quotedText>“
On making a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order or at any time after making such an order (whether, in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, before or after the order is made final),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), for the words from “granting” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
making a divorce or nullity of marriage order, neither the order under this section nor any settlement made in pursuance of it is to take effect unless the divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24A (orders for sale of property) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-22-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), for the words from “grant” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, the order under subsection (1) is not to take effect unless the divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24B (pension sharing orders in connection with divorce proceedings etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute <quotedText>“
On making a divorce or nullity of marriage order or at any time after making such an order (whether before or after the order is made final),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for the words from “decree” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order on or after which it is made has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24E (pension compensation sharing orders in connection with divorce proceedings) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute <quotedText>“
On making a divorce or nullity of marriage order or at any time after making such an order (whether before or after the order is made final),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for the words from “decree” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order on or after which it is made has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 25A (exercise of court's powers in favour of party to marriage on decree of divorce or nullity of marriage) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, for “decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-25-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-25-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
making of the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><intro><p>In section 26 (commencement of proceedings for ancillary relief etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from “a petition” to “presented,” substitute <quotedText>“
an application for a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order has been made,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “presentation of the petition” substitute <quotedText>“
presentation of the application
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(a), for “petition or answer” substitute <quotedText>“
application or response
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(b) for “presentation of the petition or filing of the answer” substitute <quotedText>“
presentation of the application or filing of the response
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from “a petition” to “presented,” substitute <quotedText>“
an application for a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order has been made,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “presentation of the petition” substitute <quotedText>“
presentation of the application
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from “a petition” to “presented,” substitute <quotedText>“
an application for a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order has been made,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “presentation of the petition” substitute <quotedText>“
presentation of the application
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(a), for “petition or answer” substitute <quotedText>“
application or response
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(b) for “presentation of the petition or filing of the answer” substitute <quotedText>“
presentation of the application or filing of the response
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 28 (duration of continuing financial provision orders in favour of party to marriage, and effect of remarriage or formation of civil partnership) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText> and after “favour the” insert <quotedText>“
periodical payments
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of such a decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “favour the” insert <quotedText>“
secured periodical payments
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1A)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “in the” insert <quotedText>“
periodical payments or secured periodical payments
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “order continues in force, the order” substitute <quotedText>“
periodical payments or secured periodical payments order continues in force, that order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree” substitute <quotedText>“
grant or making of a decree or order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of that decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
grant or making of that decree or order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><content><p><mod>In section 30 (direction for settlement of instrument for securing payments or effecting property adjustment), in paragraph (b), for “grant of the decree in question” substitute <quotedText>“
making of the divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 31 (variation, discharge etc of certain orders for financial relief) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2)(e), for “grant of a decree of judicial separation;” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a judicial separation order;
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2)(g), for “decree has been made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4)(a), for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4A)(a)(ii), for “decree has not been made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order has not been made final
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4B), for “decree is made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order is made final
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (7)(a), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(16)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><intro><p>In section 47 (matrimonial relief and declarations of validity in respect of polygamous marriages)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-30-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(a), for “decree” substitute <quotedText>“
order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-30-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (d) omit “decree or”.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-30-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(a), for “decree” substitute <quotedText>“
order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-30-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (d) omit “decree or”.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-31" class="schProv1"><num>31</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 49 (parties to proceedings under this Act) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Omit subsections (1) to (3).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-31-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “, in cases not falling within subsection (1) above,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-31-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “adultery or other”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), for the words from the beginning to “suit or” substitute <quotedText>“
In every case
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-32" class="schProv1"><num>32</num><content><p><mod>After section 52 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>52A</num><heading>Interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In sections 21(2), 23(1) and (5), 24(1) and (3), 24A(3), 24B(1) and (2), 24E(1) and (2), 25A(1) and (3), 28(1) to (2) and 31—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a divorce order includes a decree of divorce,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to a nullity of marriage order includes a decree of nullity of marriage;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a reference to a judicial separation order includes a decree of judicial separation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reference to making includes granting;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a reference to an order being made final includes a decree being made absolute.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-33" class="schProv1"><num>33</num><intro><p>In Schedule 1 (transitional provisions and savings)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit paragraph 8;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph 11(3A), for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph 11(4), for “a decree of nullity has not been granted” substitute <quotedText>“
no decree of nullity or nullity of marriage order has been made
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit paragraph 8;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph 11(3A), for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph 11(4), for “a decree of nullity has not been granted” substitute <quotedText>“
no decree of nullity or nullity of marriage order has been made
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-part-2"><num><b>PART 2</b></num><heading>Amendments to the Civil Partnership Act 2004</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-34" class="schProv1"><num>34</num><content><p>The Civil Partnership Act 2004 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-35" class="schProv1"><num>35</num><intro><p>In section 40 (proceedings before order has been made final), in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-35-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “section 37(2)” substitute <quotedText>“
sections 37A(1) and 38(A1)
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-35-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b) omit “in separation cases”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-36" class="schProv1"><num>36</num><content><p>In section 41 (time bar on applications for dissolution orders), omit subsection (2).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-37" class="schProv1"><num>37</num><content><p><mod>In section 42 (attempts at reconciliation of civil partners), in subsection (2), in the words before paragraph (a), for “the applicant to certify whether he” substitute <quotedText>“
an applicant to certify whether the representative
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-38" class="schProv1"><num>38</num><content><p>Omit section 45 (supplemental provisions as to facts raising presumption of breakdown).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-39" class="schProv1"><num>39</num><content><p>Omit section 46 (dissolution order not precluded by previous separation order etc).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-40" class="schProv1"><num>40</num><content><p>Omit section 47 (refusal of dissolution in 5 year separation cases on ground of grave hardship).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-41" class="schProv1"><num>41</num><intro><p>In section 48 (proceedings before order made final: protection for respondent in separation cases)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-41-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the heading omit “in separation cases”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-41-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-41-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsections (3) to (5) apply if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>on an application for a dissolution order a conditional order has been made and—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of one civil partner only, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of both civil partners but one of them has since withdrawn from the application, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the respondent has applied to the court for consideration under subsection (3) of their financial position after the dissolution of the civil partnership.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-42" class="schProv1"><num>42</num><content><p>Omit section 62 (relief for respondent in dissolution proceedings).</p></content></paragraph></part>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-34" class="schProv1"><num>34</num><content><p>The Civil Partnership Act 2004 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-35" class="schProv1"><num>35</num><intro><p>In section 40 (proceedings before order has been made final), in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-35-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “section 37(2)” substitute <quotedText>“
sections 37A(1) and 38(A1)
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-35-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b) omit “in separation cases”.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-35-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “section 37(2)” substitute <quotedText>“
sections 37A(1) and 38(A1)
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-35-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b) omit “in separation cases”.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-36" class="schProv1"><num>36</num><content><p>In section 41 (time bar on applications for dissolution orders), omit subsection (2).</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-37" class="schProv1"><num>37</num><content><p><mod>In section 42 (attempts at reconciliation of civil partners), in subsection (2), in the words before paragraph (a), for “the applicant to certify whether he” substitute <quotedText>“
an applicant to certify whether the representative
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-38" class="schProv1"><num>38</num><content><p>Omit section 45 (supplemental provisions as to facts raising presumption of breakdown).</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-39" class="schProv1"><num>39</num><content><p>Omit section 46 (dissolution order not precluded by previous separation order etc).</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-40" class="schProv1"><num>40</num><content><p>Omit section 47 (refusal of dissolution in 5 year separation cases on ground of grave hardship).</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-41" class="schProv1"><num>41</num><intro><p>In section 48 (proceedings before order made final: protection for respondent in separation cases)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-41-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the heading omit “in separation cases”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-41-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-41-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsections (3) to (5) apply if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>on an application for a dissolution order a conditional order has been made and—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of one civil partner only, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of both civil partners but one of them has since withdrawn from the application, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the respondent has applied to the court for consideration under subsection (3) of their financial position after the dissolution of the civil partnership.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-41-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the heading omit “in separation cases”;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-41-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-41-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsections (3) to (5) apply if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>on an application for a dissolution order a conditional order has been made and—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of one civil partner only, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of both civil partners but one of them has since withdrawn from the application, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the respondent has applied to the court for consideration under subsection (3) of their financial position after the dissolution of the civil partnership.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-42" class="schProv1"><num>42</num><content><p>Omit section 62 (relief for respondent in dissolution proceedings).</p></content></paragraph>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-part-3"><num><b>PART 3</b></num><heading>Amendments to other Acts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-43" class="schProv1"><num>43</num><content><p>In section 18A of the Wills Act 1837 (effect of dissolution or annulment of marriage on wills), in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a) omit “a decree of”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44" class="schProv1"><num>44</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 1 (application for financial provision from deceased's estate), in subsection (2)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 3 (matters to which court is to have regard in exercising powers under section 2), in subsection (2), in the words after paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 14 (provision as to cases where no financial relief was granted in divorce proceedings etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted,” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order or nullity of marriage order has been made final or a judicial separation order has been made,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in the words after paragraph (b), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted,” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order or nullity of marriage order had not been made final or the judicial separation order had not been made,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 15 (restriction imposed in divorce proceedings etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for the words from “grant” to “separation” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from “after” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
after the divorce or nullity of marriage order is made final, but if it is made before that order is made final it shall not take effect unless that order is made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree is” substitute <quotedText>“
order is
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In section 19 (effect, duration and form of orders), in subsection (2)(b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In section 25 (interpretation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the definition of “former spouse”, in paragraph (a), for the words from “decree” to “granted” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order or nullity of marriage order made, or a decree of divorce or of nullity of marriage granted,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (5A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(5B)</num><intro><p>In sections 1(2), 3(2), 14, 15 and 19(2)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a divorce order includes a decree of divorce,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to a nullity of marriage order includes a decree of nullity of marriage;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a reference to a judicial separation order includes a decree of judicial separation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reference to making includes granting;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a reference to an order being made final includes a decree being made absolute.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-45" class="schProv1"><num>45</num><content><p><mod>In the Legitimacy Act 1976, in section 10 (interpretation), in subsection (1), in the definition of “void marriage”, after “jurisdiction” insert <quotedText>“
to make a nullity of marriage order or
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-46" class="schProv1"><num>46</num><content><p><mod>In section 18 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (restrictions on appeals to Court of Appeal), after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(da)</num><content><p>from a divorce order or nullity of marriage order that has been made final, by a party who, having had time and opportunity to appeal from the conditional order on which that final order was founded, has not appealed from the conditional order;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-47" class="schProv1"><num>47</num><content><p><mod>In the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982, in section 18 (enforcement of UK judgments in other parts of UK), in subsection (6)(a), at the beginning insert <quotedText>“
a judicial separation order or
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-48" class="schProv1"><num>48</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-48-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-48-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 17 (orders for financial provision and property adjustment), in subsection (1)(a), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order, nullity of marriage order or judicial separation order in respect of the marriage had been made
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-48-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 22 (powers of court in relation to certain tenancies of dwelling-houses), in subsection (2), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order, nullity of marriage order or judicial separation order had been made
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-49" class="schProv1"><num>49</num><intro><p>In the Finance Act 1985, in section 83 (transfers in connection with divorce, dissolution of civil partnership etc), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-49-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for the words from “a decree” to “separation,” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for their divorce, the annulment of the marriage or their judicial separation,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-49-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “a decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for divorce, annulment or judicial separation as is mentioned in paragraph (a),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-50" class="schProv1"><num>50</num><content><p><mod>In the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986, in Schedule 6 (eligibility to apply for new tenancy under Part 4 of the Act), in paragraph 1(3), for the words from “subject of” to the end substitute<quotedText startQuote="“">subject of—
</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a judicial separation order or decree of judicial separation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a conditional divorce or nullity of marriage order or a decree nisi of divorce or of nullity of marriage.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51" class="schProv1"><num>51</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Family Law Act 1986 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 2A (jurisdiction in or in connection with matrimonial proceedings or civil partnership proceedings), in subsection (2)(a), after “grant of a decree of judicial separation” insert <quotedText>“
or the making of a judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 6 (duration and variation of Part 1 Orders), in subsection (3B)(c), for “decree of judicial separation has not yet been granted” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 42 (general interpretation of Part 1), in subsection (2), for the words from “eighteen” to the end substitute<quotedText startQuote="“">eighteen—
</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of proceedings for a decree of divorce, nullity or judicial separation, whether or not a decree has been granted and whether or not (in the case of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage) that decree has been made absolute;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of proceedings for a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order, whether or not an order has been made and whether or not (in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order) that order has been made final.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 54 (interpretation of Part 2), in the definition of “annulment”, after “any” insert <quotedText>“
nullity of marriage order or
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 58 (general provisions as to the making and effect of declarations), in subsection (6) for “grant a decree of nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-52" class="schProv1"><num>52</num><content><p>In the Children Act 1989, in section 6 (guardians: revocation and disclaimer), in subsection (3A)(a) omit “a decree of”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-53" class="schProv1"><num>53</num><intro><p>In section 225B of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (disposals in connection with divorce etc), in subsection (2)(b)(i)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “an order or” substitute <quotedText>“
a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “marriage,” insert <quotedText>“
an order or decree
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after “partnership, or” insert <quotedText>“
an order or decree
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54" class="schProv1"><num>54</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 7 to the Family Law Act 1996 (transfer of certain tenancies on divorce etc or on separation of cohabitants) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 2(2), for paragraph (a) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on making a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order or at any time after making such an order (whether, in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, before or after the order is made final), or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 12(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-54-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce or nullity has been granted,” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-54-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree is made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order is made final
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 13(1), for “grant of a decree” substitute <quotedText>“
making of an order
”</quotedText> and for “grant of that decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of that order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 13 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Inclusion of references to decrees in references to orders</i></heading><section><num>13A</num><intro><p>In paragraphs 2 to 13—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a divorce order includes a decree of divorce;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to a nullity of marriage order includes a decree of nullity of marriage;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a reference to a judicial separation order includes a decree of judicial separation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reference to making includes granting;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a reference to an order being made final includes a decree being made absolute.</p></content></level></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-55" class="schProv1"><num>55</num><intro><p>In the Finance Act 2003, in Schedule 3 (stamp duty land tax: transactions exempt from charge), in paragraph 3—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-55-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for the words from “a decree” to “separation;” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for their divorce, the annulment of the marriage or their judicial separation;
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-55-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “a decree;” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for divorce, annulment or judicial separation as is mentioned in paragraph (a);
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-56" class="schProv1"><num>56</num><intro><p>In section 5 of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 (issue of full certificates where applicant has been married), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “absolute a decree of nullity granted” substitute <quotedText>“
final a nullity of marriage order made
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “or” at the end of that paragraph;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>(in Northern Ireland) makes absolute a decree of nullity granted on that ground, or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-57" class="schProv1"><num>57</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-57-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 55D of the Income Tax Act 2007 (procedure for elections under section 55C) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (8)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for paragraph (a) and the “or” after it substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in England and Wales, a divorce order which has been made final, a nullity of marriage order which has been made final, a judicial separation order or a corresponding decree,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), at the end insert <quotedText>“
or
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in Northern Ireland, a decree absolute of divorce, a decree of nullity of marriage or a decree of judicial separation.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-57-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>In subsection (8) “<term refersTo="#term-corresponding-decree">corresponding decree</term>” means any of the following—</p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>a decree absolute of divorce;</p></item><item><p>a decree absolute of nullity of marriage;</p></item><item><p>a decree of judicial separation.</p></item></blockList></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-58" class="schProv1"><num>58</num><intro><p>In Schedule 1 to the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 11) (exempt transactions), in paragraph 4—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-58-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “a decree of divorce, nullity of marriage or” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for the dissolution or annulment of the marriage or their
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-58-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “such a” substitute <quotedText>“
such an order or
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-59" class="schProv1"><num>59</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-59-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In Schedule 3 to the Land Transaction Tax and Anti-avoidance of Devolved Taxes (Wales) Act 2017 (anaw 1) (transactions exempt from charge), paragraph 3 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-59-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph (a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the English language text, for “a decree of divorce, nullity of marriage or” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for the dissolution or annulment of the marriage or their
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the Welsh language text, for “archddyfarniad ysgariad, dirymedd priodas” substitute <quotedText>“
gorchymyn neu archddyfarniad ar gyfer diddymiad neu ddirymiad y briodas
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-59-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the English language text, for “such a” substitute <quotedText>“
such an order or
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the Welsh language text, before “archddyfarniad o'r fath” insert <quotedText>“
gorchymyn neu
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-60" class="schProv1"><num>60</num><intro><p>In the Wills and Administration Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/1899 (N.I. 13)), in Article 13 (effect of dissolution or annulment of marriage), in paragraph (5)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-60-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “divorce” insert <quotedText>“
or divorce order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-60-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “granted” substitute <quotedText>“
or nullity of marriage order, granted or made
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></part>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-43" class="schProv1"><num>43</num><content><p>In section 18A of the Wills Act 1837 (effect of dissolution or annulment of marriage on wills), in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a) omit “a decree of”.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-44" class="schProv1"><num>44</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 1 (application for financial provision from deceased's estate), in subsection (2)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 3 (matters to which court is to have regard in exercising powers under section 2), in subsection (2), in the words after paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 14 (provision as to cases where no financial relief was granted in divorce proceedings etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted,” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order or nullity of marriage order has been made final or a judicial separation order has been made,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in the words after paragraph (b), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted,” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order or nullity of marriage order had not been made final or the judicial separation order had not been made,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 15 (restriction imposed in divorce proceedings etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for the words from “grant” to “separation” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from “after” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
after the divorce or nullity of marriage order is made final, but if it is made before that order is made final it shall not take effect unless that order is made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree is” substitute <quotedText>“
order is
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In section 19 (effect, duration and form of orders), in subsection (2)(b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In section 25 (interpretation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the definition of “former spouse”, in paragraph (a), for the words from “decree” to “granted” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order or nullity of marriage order made, or a decree of divorce or of nullity of marriage granted,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (5A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(5B)</num><intro><p>In sections 1(2), 3(2), 14, 15 and 19(2)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a divorce order includes a decree of divorce,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to a nullity of marriage order includes a decree of nullity of marriage;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a reference to a judicial separation order includes a decree of judicial separation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reference to making includes granting;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a reference to an order being made final includes a decree being made absolute.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-45" class="schProv1"><num>45</num><content><p><mod>In the Legitimacy Act 1976, in section 10 (interpretation), in subsection (1), in the definition of “void marriage”, after “jurisdiction” insert <quotedText>“
to make a nullity of marriage order or
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-46" class="schProv1"><num>46</num><content><p><mod>In section 18 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (restrictions on appeals to Court of Appeal), after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(da)</num><content><p>from a divorce order or nullity of marriage order that has been made final, by a party who, having had time and opportunity to appeal from the conditional order on which that final order was founded, has not appealed from the conditional order;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-47" class="schProv1"><num>47</num><content><p><mod>In the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982, in section 18 (enforcement of UK judgments in other parts of UK), in subsection (6)(a), at the beginning insert <quotedText>“
a judicial separation order or
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-48" class="schProv1"><num>48</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-48-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-48-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 17 (orders for financial provision and property adjustment), in subsection (1)(a), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order, nullity of marriage order or judicial separation order in respect of the marriage had been made
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-48-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 22 (powers of court in relation to certain tenancies of dwelling-houses), in subsection (2), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order, nullity of marriage order or judicial separation order had been made
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-49" class="schProv1"><num>49</num><intro><p>In the Finance Act 1985, in section 83 (transfers in connection with divorce, dissolution of civil partnership etc), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-49-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for the words from “a decree” to “separation,” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for their divorce, the annulment of the marriage or their judicial separation,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-49-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “a decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for divorce, annulment or judicial separation as is mentioned in paragraph (a),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-49-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for the words from “a decree” to “separation,” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for their divorce, the annulment of the marriage or their judicial separation,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-49-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “a decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for divorce, annulment or judicial separation as is mentioned in paragraph (a),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-50" class="schProv1"><num>50</num><content><p><mod>In the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986, in Schedule 6 (eligibility to apply for new tenancy under Part 4 of the Act), in paragraph 1(3), for the words from “subject of” to the end substitute<quotedText startQuote="“">subject of—
</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a judicial separation order or decree of judicial separation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a conditional divorce or nullity of marriage order or a decree nisi of divorce or of nullity of marriage.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-51" class="schProv1"><num>51</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Family Law Act 1986 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 2A (jurisdiction in or in connection with matrimonial proceedings or civil partnership proceedings), in subsection (2)(a), after “grant of a decree of judicial separation” insert <quotedText>“
or the making of a judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 6 (duration and variation of Part 1 Orders), in subsection (3B)(c), for “decree of judicial separation has not yet been granted” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 42 (general interpretation of Part 1), in subsection (2), for the words from “eighteen” to the end substitute<quotedText startQuote="“">eighteen—
</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of proceedings for a decree of divorce, nullity or judicial separation, whether or not a decree has been granted and whether or not (in the case of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage) that decree has been made absolute;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of proceedings for a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order, whether or not an order has been made and whether or not (in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order) that order has been made final.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 54 (interpretation of Part 2), in the definition of “annulment”, after “any” insert <quotedText>“
nullity of marriage order or
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 58 (general provisions as to the making and effect of declarations), in subsection (6) for “grant a decree of nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-52" class="schProv1"><num>52</num><content><p>In the Children Act 1989, in section 6 (guardians: revocation and disclaimer), in subsection (3A)(a) omit “a decree of”.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-53" class="schProv1"><num>53</num><intro><p>In section 225B of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (disposals in connection with divorce etc), in subsection (2)(b)(i)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “an order or” substitute <quotedText>“
a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “marriage,” insert <quotedText>“
an order or decree
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after “partnership, or” insert <quotedText>“
an order or decree
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “an order or” substitute <quotedText>“
a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “marriage,” insert <quotedText>“
an order or decree
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after “partnership, or” insert <quotedText>“
an order or decree
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-54" class="schProv1"><num>54</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 7 to the Family Law Act 1996 (transfer of certain tenancies on divorce etc or on separation of cohabitants) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 2(2), for paragraph (a) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on making a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order or at any time after making such an order (whether, in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, before or after the order is made final), or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 12(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-54-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce or nullity has been granted,” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-54-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree is made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order is made final
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 13(1), for “grant of a decree” substitute <quotedText>“
making of an order
”</quotedText> and for “grant of that decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of that order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 13 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Inclusion of references to decrees in references to orders</i></heading><section><num>13A</num><intro><p>In paragraphs 2 to 13—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a divorce order includes a decree of divorce;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to a nullity of marriage order includes a decree of nullity of marriage;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a reference to a judicial separation order includes a decree of judicial separation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reference to making includes granting;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a reference to an order being made final includes a decree being made absolute.</p></content></level></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-55" class="schProv1"><num>55</num><intro><p>In the Finance Act 2003, in Schedule 3 (stamp duty land tax: transactions exempt from charge), in paragraph 3—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-55-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for the words from “a decree” to “separation;” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for their divorce, the annulment of the marriage or their judicial separation;
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-55-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “a decree;” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for divorce, annulment or judicial separation as is mentioned in paragraph (a);
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-55-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for the words from “a decree” to “separation;” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for their divorce, the annulment of the marriage or their judicial separation;
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-55-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “a decree;” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for divorce, annulment or judicial separation as is mentioned in paragraph (a);
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-56" class="schProv1"><num>56</num><intro><p>In section 5 of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 (issue of full certificates where applicant has been married), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “absolute a decree of nullity granted” substitute <quotedText>“
final a nullity of marriage order made
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “or” at the end of that paragraph;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>(in Northern Ireland) makes absolute a decree of nullity granted on that ground, or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “absolute a decree of nullity granted” substitute <quotedText>“
final a nullity of marriage order made
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “or” at the end of that paragraph;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>(in Northern Ireland) makes absolute a decree of nullity granted on that ground, or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-paragraph-57" class="schProv1"><num>57</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-57-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 55D of the Income Tax Act 2007 (procedure for elections under section 55C) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (8)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for paragraph (a) and the “or” after it substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in England and Wales, a divorce order which has been made final, a nullity of marriage order which has been made final, a judicial separation order or a corresponding decree,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), at the end insert <quotedText>“
or
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in Northern Ireland, a decree absolute of divorce, a decree of nullity of marriage or a decree of judicial separation.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-57-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>In subsection (8) “<term refersTo="#term-corresponding-decree">corresponding decree</term>” means any of the following—</p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>a decree absolute of divorce;</p></item><item><p>a decree absolute of nullity of marriage;</p></item><item><p>a decree of judicial separation.</p></item></blockList></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-58" class="schProv1"><num>58</num><intro><p>In Schedule 1 to the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 11) (exempt transactions), in paragraph 4—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-58-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “a decree of divorce, nullity of marriage or” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for the dissolution or annulment of the marriage or their
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-58-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “such a” substitute <quotedText>“
such an order or
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-58-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “a decree of divorce, nullity of marriage or” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for the dissolution or annulment of the marriage or their
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-58-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “such a” substitute <quotedText>“
such an order or
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-59" class="schProv1"><num>59</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-59-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In Schedule 3 to the Land Transaction Tax and Anti-avoidance of Devolved Taxes (Wales) Act 2017 (anaw 1) (transactions exempt from charge), paragraph 3 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-59-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph (a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the English language text, for “a decree of divorce, nullity of marriage or” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for the dissolution or annulment of the marriage or their
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the Welsh language text, for “archddyfarniad ysgariad, dirymedd priodas” substitute <quotedText>“
gorchymyn neu archddyfarniad ar gyfer diddymiad neu ddirymiad y briodas
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-59-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the English language text, for “such a” substitute <quotedText>“
such an order or
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the Welsh language text, before “archddyfarniad o'r fath” insert <quotedText>“
gorchymyn neu
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-60" class="schProv1"><num>60</num><intro><p>In the Wills and Administration Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/1899 (N.I. 13)), in Article 13 (effect of dissolution or annulment of marriage), in paragraph (5)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-60-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “divorce” insert <quotedText>“
or divorce order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-60-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “granted” substitute <quotedText>“
or nullity of marriage order, granted or made
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-60-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “divorce” insert <quotedText>“
or divorce order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-60-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “granted” substitute <quotedText>“
or nullity of marriage order, granted or made
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedules" eId="schedules"><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>
Section 6</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Minor and consequential amendments</heading><part eId="schedule-part-1"><num><b>PART 1</b></num><heading>Amendments to the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>Omit section 2 (supplemental provisions as to facts raising presumption of breakdown).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro><p>In section 3 (bar on petitions for divorce within one year of marriage)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, for “petitions for divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
applying for a divorce order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for “No petition for divorce shall be presented to the court” substitute <quotedText>“
An application for a divorce order may not be made
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit subsection (2).</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>Omit section 4 (divorce not precluded by previous judicial separation).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>Omit section 5 (refusal of decree in five year separation cases on grounds of grave hardship to respondent).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In section 6 (attempts at reconciliation of parties to marriage)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for the words from “a petitioner” to “him” substitute <quotedText>“
an applicant for a divorce order to certify whether the representative has discussed with the applicant the possibility of reconciliation and given the applicant
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
a divorce order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In section 7 (consideration by the court of certain agreements or arrangements)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “either before or after the presentation of a petition for divorce,” substitute <quotedText>“
when proceedings for a divorce order are contemplated or have begun,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from “proceedings” to “have begun,” substitute <quotedText>“
proceedings,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In section 8 (intervention of Queen's Proctor)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “a petition for divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
an application for a divorce order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(b), for “decree nisi is made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order is made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “decree nisi in any proceedings for divorce,” substitute <quotedText>“
conditional order in any proceedings for a divorce order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In section 9 (proceedings after decree nisi: general powers of court)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, for “after decree nisi” substitute <quotedText>“
before divorce order has been made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce has been granted but not made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order has been made but not made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree should not be made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order should not be made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(a), for “section 1(5)” substitute <quotedText>“
section 1(4)
”</quotedText> and for “decree absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(b), for “decree” substitute <quotedText>“
order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from the beginning to the second “granted,” substitute <quotedText>“
Where a divorce order has been made on an application by one party to a marriage and that party has not applied for the order to be made final,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “the party against whom it was granted” substitute <quotedText>“
the other party to the marriage
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>In section 10 (proceedings after decree nisi: special protection for respondent in separation cases)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“
Proceedings before divorce order made final: special protection for respondent
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for subsections (2) and (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this section apply where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>on an application for a divorce order a conditional order has been made and—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of one party to a marriage, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of both parties to a marriage but one of the parties has since withdrawn from the application, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the respondent has applied to the court for consideration under subsection (3) of their financial position after the divorce.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subject to subsection (4), the court hearing an application by the respondent under subsection (2) must not make the divorce order final unless it is satisfied—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the applicant should not be required to make any financial provision for the respondent, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the financial provision made by the applicant for the respondent is reasonable and fair or the best that can be made in the circumstances.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3A)</num><intro><p>In making a determination under subsection (3) the court must consider all the circumstances including—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the age, health, conduct, earning capacity, financial resources and financial obligations of each of the parties to the marriage, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the financial position of the respondent as, having regard to the divorce, it is likely to be after the death of the applicant should that person die first.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “decree absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “decree should be made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order should be made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “petitioner that he will make such financial provision” substitute <quotedText>“
applicant that they will make such financial provision
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>In section 10A (proceedings after decree nisi: religious marriage)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, for “after decree nisi” substitute <quotedText>“
before divorce order has been made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce has been granted” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order has been made
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (5), for “decree of divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p><mod>After section 12A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>12B</num><heading>The period before nullity of marriage orders may be made final</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>An order that annuls a marriage which is void or voidable (a “nullity of marriage order”)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is, in the first instance, a conditional order, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may not be made final before the end of the period of 6 weeks from the making of the conditional order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Lord Chancellor may by order made by statutory instrument amend this section so as to shorten or lengthen the period for the purposes of subsection (1)(b).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the Lord Chancellor may not under subsection (2) lengthen the period so that it exceeds 6 months.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>In a particular case the court dealing with the case may by order shorten the period that would otherwise be applicable for the purposes of subsection (1)(b).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing an order under subsection (2) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 13 (bars to relief where marriage is voidable) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for the words from “not” to “nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
not make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “petitioner” substitute <quotedText>“
applicant
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “grant the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
make the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2A), for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “petitioner” substitute <quotedText>“
applicant
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-13-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “grant of a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-13-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “petitioner” substitute <quotedText>“
applicant
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>For section 15 (application of sections 1(5), 8 and 9 to nullity proceedings) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>15</num><heading>Application of sections 8 and 9 to proceedings for a nullity of marriage order</heading><content><p>Section 8 (intervention of Queen's Proctor) and section 9 (proceedings before divorce order has been made final: general powers of court) apply in relation to proceedings for a nullity of marriage order as if for any reference in those sections to a divorce order there were substituted a reference to a nullity of marriage order.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 16 (effect of decree of nullity in case of voidable marriage) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, for “decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
annulment
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The existing text becomes subsection (1).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from the beginning to “1971” substitute <quotedText>“
A nullity of marriage order granted
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree has been made absolute,” substitute <quotedText>“
order has been made final,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-15-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for “notwithstanding the decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
notwithstanding the order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-15-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) has effect in relation to a decree of nullity granted after 31 July 1971 as it has effect in relation to a nullity of marriage order, but with the substitution—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for “order has been made final,” of “decree has been made absolute,” and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for “notwithstanding the order,” of “notwithstanding the decree,</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro><p>In section 18 (effects of judicial separation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-16-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-16-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after “decree of judicial separation” insert <quotedText>“
or judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p>Omit section 20 (relief for respondent in divorce proceedings) and the heading before it.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>In section 21 (financial provision and property adjustment orders)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “grant of a decree of divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>In section 22 (maintenance pending suit), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “a petition for divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation,” substitute <quotedText>“
an application for a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “presentation of the petition” substitute <quotedText>“
making of the application
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 23 (financial provision orders in connection with divorce proceedings etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute <quotedText>“
On making a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order or at any time after making such an order (whether, in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, before or after the order is made final),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2)(a), for “granting a decree;” substitute <quotedText>“
making a divorce order, nullity of marriage order or judicial separation order (as the case may be);
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), for the words from “granting” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
making a divorce or nullity of marriage order, neither the order under subsection (1)(a), (b) or (c) nor any settlement made in pursuance of it is to take effect unless the divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-20-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24 (property adjustment orders in connection with divorce proceedings etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute <quotedText>“
On making a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order or at any time after making such an order (whether, in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, before or after the order is made final),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), for the words from “granting” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
making a divorce or nullity of marriage order, neither the order under this section nor any settlement made in pursuance of it is to take effect unless the divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-21-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24A (orders for sale of property) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-22-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), for the words from “grant” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, the order under subsection (1) is not to take effect unless the divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24B (pension sharing orders in connection with divorce proceedings etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute <quotedText>“
On making a divorce or nullity of marriage order or at any time after making such an order (whether before or after the order is made final),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for the words from “decree” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order on or after which it is made has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-23-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 24E (pension compensation sharing orders in connection with divorce proceedings) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from the beginning to “absolute),” substitute <quotedText>“
On making a divorce or nullity of marriage order or at any time after making such an order (whether before or after the order is made final),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for the words from “decree” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order on or after which it is made has been made final.
”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-24-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 25A (exercise of court's powers in favour of party to marriage on decree of divorce or nullity of marriage) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, for “decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-25-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-25-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
making of the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-25-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><intro><p>In section 26 (commencement of proceedings for ancillary relief etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from “a petition” to “presented,” substitute <quotedText>“
an application for a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order has been made,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “presentation of the petition” substitute <quotedText>“
presentation of the application
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(a), for “petition or answer” substitute <quotedText>“
application or response
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(b) for “presentation of the petition or filing of the answer” substitute <quotedText>“
presentation of the application or filing of the response
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 28 (duration of continuing financial provision orders in favour of party to marriage, and effect of remarriage or formation of civil partnership) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText> and after “favour the” insert <quotedText>“
periodical payments
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of such a decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “favour the” insert <quotedText>“
secured periodical payments
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1A)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “in the” insert <quotedText>“
periodical payments or secured periodical payments
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “order continues in force, the order” substitute <quotedText>“
periodical payments or secured periodical payments order continues in force, that order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree” substitute <quotedText>“
grant or making of a decree or order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-27-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of that decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
grant or making of that decree or order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-27-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><content><p><mod>In section 30 (direction for settlement of instrument for securing payments or effecting property adjustment), in paragraph (b), for “grant of the decree in question” substitute <quotedText>“
making of the divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 31 (variation, discharge etc of certain orders for financial relief) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2)(e), for “grant of a decree of judicial separation;” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a judicial separation order;
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2)(g), for “decree has been made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4)(a), for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4A)(a)(ii), for “decree has not been made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order has not been made final
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4B), for “decree is made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order is made final
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (7)(a), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-29-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(16)</num><content><p>See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><intro><p>In section 47 (matrimonial relief and declarations of validity in respect of polygamous marriages)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-30-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(a), for “decree” substitute <quotedText>“
order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-30-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (d) omit “decree or”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31" class="schProv1"><num>31</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 49 (parties to proceedings under this Act) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Omit subsections (1) to (3).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-31-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “, in cases not falling within subsection (1) above,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-31-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “adultery or other”.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-31-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), for the words from the beginning to “suit or” substitute <quotedText>“
In every case
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-32" class="schProv1"><num>32</num><content><p><mod>After section 52 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>52A</num><heading>Interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In sections 21(2), 23(1) and (5), 24(1) and (3), 24A(3), 24B(1) and (2), 24E(1) and (2), 25A(1) and (3), 28(1) to (2) and 31—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a divorce order includes a decree of divorce,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to a nullity of marriage order includes a decree of nullity of marriage;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a reference to a judicial separation order includes a decree of judicial separation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reference to making includes granting;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a reference to an order being made final includes a decree being made absolute.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-33" class="schProv1"><num>33</num><intro><p>In Schedule 1 (transitional provisions and savings)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit paragraph 8;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph 11(3A), for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph 11(4), for “a decree of nullity has not been granted” substitute <quotedText>“
no decree of nullity or nullity of marriage order has been made
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-part-2"><num><b>PART 2</b></num><heading>Amendments to the Civil Partnership Act 2004</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-34" class="schProv1"><num>34</num><content><p>The Civil Partnership Act 2004 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-35" class="schProv1"><num>35</num><intro><p>In section 40 (proceedings before order has been made final), in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-35-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “section 37(2)” substitute <quotedText>“
sections 37A(1) and 38(A1)
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-35-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b) omit “in separation cases”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-36" class="schProv1"><num>36</num><content><p>In section 41 (time bar on applications for dissolution orders), omit subsection (2).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-37" class="schProv1"><num>37</num><content><p><mod>In section 42 (attempts at reconciliation of civil partners), in subsection (2), in the words before paragraph (a), for “the applicant to certify whether he” substitute <quotedText>“
an applicant to certify whether the representative
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-38" class="schProv1"><num>38</num><content><p>Omit section 45 (supplemental provisions as to facts raising presumption of breakdown).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-39" class="schProv1"><num>39</num><content><p>Omit section 46 (dissolution order not precluded by previous separation order etc).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-40" class="schProv1"><num>40</num><content><p>Omit section 47 (refusal of dissolution in 5 year separation cases on ground of grave hardship).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-41" class="schProv1"><num>41</num><intro><p>In section 48 (proceedings before order made final: protection for respondent in separation cases)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-41-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the heading omit “in separation cases”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-41-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-41-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsections (3) to (5) apply if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>on an application for a dissolution order a conditional order has been made and—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of one civil partner only, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the conditional order is in favour of both civil partners but one of them has since withdrawn from the application, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the respondent has applied to the court for consideration under subsection (3) of their financial position after the dissolution of the civil partnership.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-42" class="schProv1"><num>42</num><content><p>Omit section 62 (relief for respondent in dissolution proceedings).</p></content></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-part-3"><num><b>PART 3</b></num><heading>Amendments to other Acts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-43" class="schProv1"><num>43</num><content><p>In section 18A of the Wills Act 1837 (effect of dissolution or annulment of marriage on wills), in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a) omit “a decree of”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44" class="schProv1"><num>44</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 1 (application for financial provision from deceased's estate), in subsection (2)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 3 (matters to which court is to have regard in exercising powers under section 2), in subsection (2), in the words after paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 14 (provision as to cases where no financial relief was granted in divorce proceedings etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted,” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order or nullity of marriage order has been made final or a judicial separation order has been made,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in the words after paragraph (b), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted,” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order or nullity of marriage order had not been made final or the judicial separation order had not been made,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 15 (restriction imposed in divorce proceedings etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for the words from “grant” to “separation” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from “after” to the end substitute <quotedText>“
after the divorce or nullity of marriage order is made final, but if it is made before that order is made final it shall not take effect unless that order is made final
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), for “grant of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “grant of a decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
making of a judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-5-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree is” substitute <quotedText>“
order is
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In section 19 (effect, duration and form of orders), in subsection (2)(b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of judicial separation” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “the decree” substitute <quotedText>“
the order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-44-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In section 25 (interpretation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the definition of “former spouse”, in paragraph (a), for the words from “decree” to “granted” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order or nullity of marriage order made, or a decree of divorce or of nullity of marriage granted,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-44-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (5A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(5B)</num><intro><p>In sections 1(2), 3(2), 14, 15 and 19(2)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a divorce order includes a decree of divorce,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to a nullity of marriage order includes a decree of nullity of marriage;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a reference to a judicial separation order includes a decree of judicial separation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reference to making includes granting;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a reference to an order being made final includes a decree being made absolute.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-45" class="schProv1"><num>45</num><content><p><mod>In the Legitimacy Act 1976, in section 10 (interpretation), in subsection (1), in the definition of “void marriage”, after “jurisdiction” insert <quotedText>“
to make a nullity of marriage order or
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-46" class="schProv1"><num>46</num><content><p><mod>In section 18 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (restrictions on appeals to Court of Appeal), after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(da)</num><content><p>from a divorce order or nullity of marriage order that has been made final, by a party who, having had time and opportunity to appeal from the conditional order on which that final order was founded, has not appealed from the conditional order;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-47" class="schProv1"><num>47</num><content><p><mod>In the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982, in section 18 (enforcement of UK judgments in other parts of UK), in subsection (6)(a), at the beginning insert <quotedText>“
a judicial separation order or
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-48" class="schProv1"><num>48</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-48-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-48-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 17 (orders for financial provision and property adjustment), in subsection (1)(a), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order, nullity of marriage order or judicial separation order in respect of the marriage had been made
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-48-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 22 (powers of court in relation to certain tenancies of dwelling-houses), in subsection (2), for the words from “decree of divorce” to “granted” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce order, nullity of marriage order or judicial separation order had been made
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-49" class="schProv1"><num>49</num><intro><p>In the Finance Act 1985, in section 83 (transfers in connection with divorce, dissolution of civil partnership etc), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-49-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for the words from “a decree” to “separation,” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for their divorce, the annulment of the marriage or their judicial separation,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-49-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “a decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for divorce, annulment or judicial separation as is mentioned in paragraph (a),
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-50" class="schProv1"><num>50</num><content><p><mod>In the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986, in Schedule 6 (eligibility to apply for new tenancy under Part 4 of the Act), in paragraph 1(3), for the words from “subject of” to the end substitute<quotedText startQuote="“">subject of—
</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a judicial separation order or decree of judicial separation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a conditional divorce or nullity of marriage order or a decree nisi of divorce or of nullity of marriage.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51" class="schProv1"><num>51</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Family Law Act 1986 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 2A (jurisdiction in or in connection with matrimonial proceedings or civil partnership proceedings), in subsection (2)(a), after “grant of a decree of judicial separation” insert <quotedText>“
or the making of a judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 6 (duration and variation of Part 1 Orders), in subsection (3B)(c), for “decree of judicial separation has not yet been granted” substitute <quotedText>“
judicial separation order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 42 (general interpretation of Part 1), in subsection (2), for the words from “eighteen” to the end substitute<quotedText startQuote="“">eighteen—
</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of proceedings for a decree of divorce, nullity or judicial separation, whether or not a decree has been granted and whether or not (in the case of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage) that decree has been made absolute;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of proceedings for a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order, whether or not an order has been made and whether or not (in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order) that order has been made final.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 54 (interpretation of Part 2), in the definition of “annulment”, after “any” insert <quotedText>“
nullity of marriage order or
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-51-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 58 (general provisions as to the making and effect of declarations), in subsection (6) for “grant a decree of nullity of marriage” substitute <quotedText>“
make a nullity of marriage order
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-52" class="schProv1"><num>52</num><content><p>In the Children Act 1989, in section 6 (guardians: revocation and disclaimer), in subsection (3A)(a) omit “a decree of”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-53" class="schProv1"><num>53</num><intro><p>In section 225B of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (disposals in connection with divorce etc), in subsection (2)(b)(i)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “an order or” substitute <quotedText>“
a divorce or nullity of marriage order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “marriage,” insert <quotedText>“
an order or decree
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after “partnership, or” insert <quotedText>“
an order or decree
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54" class="schProv1"><num>54</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 7 to the Family Law Act 1996 (transfer of certain tenancies on divorce etc or on separation of cohabitants) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 2(2), for paragraph (a) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on making a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation order or at any time after making such an order (whether, in the case of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, before or after the order is made final), or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 12(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-54-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree of divorce or nullity has been granted,” substitute <quotedText>“
divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-54-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “decree is made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“
order is made final
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 13(1), for “grant of a decree” substitute <quotedText>“
making of an order
”</quotedText> and for “grant of that decree,” substitute <quotedText>“
making of that order,
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-54-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 13 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading><i>Inclusion of references to decrees in references to orders</i></heading><section><num>13A</num><intro><p>In paragraphs 2 to 13—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a divorce order includes a decree of divorce;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to a nullity of marriage order includes a decree of nullity of marriage;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a reference to a judicial separation order includes a decree of judicial separation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reference to making includes granting;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a reference to an order being made final includes a decree being made absolute.</p></content></level></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-55" class="schProv1"><num>55</num><intro><p>In the Finance Act 2003, in Schedule 3 (stamp duty land tax: transactions exempt from charge), in paragraph 3—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-55-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for the words from “a decree” to “separation;” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for their divorce, the annulment of the marriage or their judicial separation;
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-55-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “a decree;” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for divorce, annulment or judicial separation as is mentioned in paragraph (a);
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-56" class="schProv1"><num>56</num><intro><p>In section 5 of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 (issue of full certificates where applicant has been married), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “absolute a decree of nullity granted” substitute <quotedText>“
final a nullity of marriage order made
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “or” at the end of that paragraph;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>(in Northern Ireland) makes absolute a decree of nullity granted on that ground, or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-57" class="schProv1"><num>57</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-57-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 55D of the Income Tax Act 2007 (procedure for elections under section 55C) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (8)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for paragraph (a) and the “or” after it substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in England and Wales, a divorce order which has been made final, a nullity of marriage order which has been made final, a judicial separation order or a corresponding decree,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), at the end insert <quotedText>“
or
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-57-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in Northern Ireland, a decree absolute of divorce, a decree of nullity of marriage or a decree of judicial separation.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-57-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>In subsection (8) “<term refersTo="#term-corresponding-decree">corresponding decree</term>” means any of the following—</p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>a decree absolute of divorce;</p></item><item><p>a decree absolute of nullity of marriage;</p></item><item><p>a decree of judicial separation.</p></item></blockList></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-58" class="schProv1"><num>58</num><intro><p>In Schedule 1 to the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 11) (exempt transactions), in paragraph 4—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-58-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “a decree of divorce, nullity of marriage or” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for the dissolution or annulment of the marriage or their
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-58-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “such a” substitute <quotedText>“
such an order or
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-59" class="schProv1"><num>59</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-59-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In Schedule 3 to the Land Transaction Tax and Anti-avoidance of Devolved Taxes (Wales) Act 2017 (anaw 1) (transactions exempt from charge), paragraph 3 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-59-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph (a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the English language text, for “a decree of divorce, nullity of marriage or” substitute <quotedText>“
an order or decree for the dissolution or annulment of the marriage or their
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the Welsh language text, for “archddyfarniad ysgariad, dirymedd priodas” substitute <quotedText>“
gorchymyn neu archddyfarniad ar gyfer diddymiad neu ddirymiad y briodas
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-paragraph-59-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the English language text, for “such a” substitute <quotedText>“
such an order or
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-59-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the Welsh language text, before “archddyfarniad o'r fath” insert <quotedText>“
gorchymyn neu
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-paragraph-60" class="schProv1"><num>60</num><intro><p>In the Wills and Administration Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1994 (S.I. 1994/1899 (N.I. 13)), in Article 13 (effect of dissolution or annulment of marriage), in paragraph (5)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-60-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “divorce” insert <quotedText>“
or divorce order,
”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-60-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “granted” substitute <quotedText>“
or nullity of marriage order, granted or made
”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></part></hcontainer></hcontainer>