Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020

June 28, 2020

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<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>Divor

<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

<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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 17 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (judicial separation) is amended as follows.</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><mod>For subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Omit subsection (2).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In subsection (3)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for “judicial separation”, in both places, substitute <quotedText>“

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for “judicial separation”, in both places, substitute <quotedText>“ a judicial separation order ”</quotedText>;</mod></conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>for “divorce” substitute <quotedText>“ a divorce order ”</quotedText>.</mod></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-3"><num>3</num><heading>Dissolution: removal of requirement to establish facts</heading><subsect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 44 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (dissolution of civil partnership which has broken down irretrievably) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In subsection (1), for “either civil partner” substitute <quotedText>“ either or both civil partners ”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsectio

<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><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Omit subsections (2) and (3).</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><mod>For subsection (4) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Omit subsection (5).</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><mod>At the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“"

<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"><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Civil Partnership Act 2004 is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In section 37 (powers to make orders and effect of orders), omit subsection (2).</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><mod>After section 37 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x2

<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>In section 38 (the period before conditional orders may be made

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“ Annulment and presumption of death: conditional and final orders ”</quotedText>;</mod></

<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><mod>before subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “section 37(2)(b)” substitute <quotedText>“ subsection (A1)(b) ”</quot

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2), for “section 37(2)(b) substitute <quotedText>“ subsection (A1)(b) ”</quotedText>.</mod></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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 56 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (separation orders) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In subsection (1), for the words from “either civil partner” to the end substitute <quotedText>“ either or both civil partners. ”</quotedText></mod

<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><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Omit subsection (2).</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><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Omit subsection (4).</content></subsection>

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<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>The Schedule to this Act contains minor and consequential amendments.</content></subsection><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Schedule to this Act contains minor and consequential amendments.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Lord Chancellor may by regulations made by statutory instrument make provision that is consequential on any provision made by this Act.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Regulations under this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may include transitional or saving provision;</content></level><level class

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may include transitional or saving provision;</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>may amend, repeal or revoke any provision of or made under primary legislation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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.</cont

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Any other statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-primary-legislation" eId="term-primary-legislation">primary legislation</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-7-a"><num>(a)</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a Measure or Act of the National Assembly for Wales;</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>an Act of the Scottish Parliament;</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>Northern Ireland legislation.</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>This Act extends to England and Wales only, subject to subsections (2) and (3).</content></subsection><subsection eId="se

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Act extends to England and Wales only, subject to subsections (2) and (3).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Sections 6 to 9 also extend to Scotland and Northern Ireland.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content>An amendment or repeal made by the Schedule has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</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>The provisions of this Act come into force on the commencement date, subject to subsections

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The provisions of this Act come into force on the commencement date, subject to subsections (2) and (3).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Sections 6(2) to (7), 7 and 9 and this section come into force on the day on which this Act is passed.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>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—</intro><level class="para1" eId="s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 1;</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>section 3.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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 commencemen

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-6"><num>(6)</num><content>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.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-8"><num>(8)</num><content>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 appo

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-9"><num>(9)</num><content>Different days may be appointed for different purposes.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-10"><num>(10)</num><content>Regulations under this section are to be made by statutory instrument.</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>This Act may be cited as the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020.</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="referenceNo

<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"> Section 6</author

<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>PART 1</num><heading>Amendments to the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973</heading><p

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content>Omit section 2 (supplemental provisions as to facts raising presumption of breakdown).</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro>In section 3 (bar on petitions for divorce within one year of marriage)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in the heading, for “petitions for divorce” substitute <quotedText>“ applying for a divorce order ”</quotedText>;</mod>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), for “No petition for divorce shall be presented to the court” substitute <quotedText>“ An application for a divorce order

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>omit subsection (2).</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content>Omit section 4 (divorce not precluded by previous judicial separation).</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content>Omit section 5 (refusal of decree in five year separation cases on grounds of grave hardship to respondent).</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro>In section 6 (attempts at reconciliation of parties to marriage)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subse

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), for the words from “a petitioner” to “him” substitute <quotedText>“ an applicant for a divorce order to certify whether t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2), for “divorce” substitute <quotedText>“ a divorce order ”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro>In section 7 (consideration by the court of certain agreements or arrangements)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for “either before or after the presentation of a petition for divorce,” substitute <quotedText>“ when proceedings for a divorce order are co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>for the words from “proceedings” to “have begun,” substitute <quotedText>“ proceedings, ”</quotedText>.</mod></content

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro>In section 8 (intervention of Queen's Proctor)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), in the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “a petition for divorce” substitute <quotedText>“ an application for a divorce orde

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1)(b), for “decree nisi is made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“ divorce order is made final ”</quotedText

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2), for “decree nisi in any proceedings for divorce,” substitute <quotedText>“ conditional order in any proceedings for a divo

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro>In section 9 (proceedings after decree nisi: general powers of court)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in the heading, for “after decree nisi” substitute <quotedText>“ before divorce order has been made final ”</quotedText>;</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>for “decree of divor

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>for “decree of divorce has been granted but not made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“ divorce order has been made but not made final

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>for “decree should not be made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“ order should not be made final ”</quotedText>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1)(a), for “section 1(5)” substitute <quotedText>“ section 1(4) ”</quotedText> and for “decree absolute” sub

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1)(b), for “decree” substitute <quotedText>“ order ”</quotedText>;</mod></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>in subsection (2)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>for the words from the beginning to the second “granted

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>for the words from the beginning to the second “granted,” substitute <quotedText>“ Where a divorce order has been made on an applicatio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-9-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>for “the party against whom it was granted” substitute <quotedText>“ the other party to the marriage ”</quotedT

<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>In section 10 (proceedings after decree

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“ Proceedings before divorce order made final: special protection for respondent ”</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content>omit subsection (1);</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><mod>for subsections (2) and (3) substitu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d"><num>(d)</num><intro>in subsection (4)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “decree absolu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “decree absolute” substitute <quotedText>“ divorce order final ”</quotedT

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (a), for “decree should be made absolute” substitute <quotedText>“ order should be made final ”</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-10-d-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (b), for “petitioner that he will make such financial provision” substitute <quotedText>“ applicant that they will ma

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro>In section 10A (proceedings after decree nisi: religious marriage)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in the heading, for “after decree nisi” substitute <quotedText>“ before divorce order has been made final ”</quotedText>;<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>in subsection (1)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>for “decree of divorce has been granted” substitute <

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>for “decree of divorce has been granted” substitute <quotedText>“ divorce order has been made ”</quotedText>;</m

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>for “absolute” substitute <quotedText>“ final ”</quotedText>;</mod></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>in subsection (2)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>for “decree of divorce” substitute <quotedText>“

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-11-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>for “decree of divorce” substitute <quotedText>“ divorce order ”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>for “absolute” substitute <quotedText>“ final ”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>in subsection (5), for “decree of divorce” substitute <quotedText>“ divorce order ”</quotedText>.</mod></content></lev

<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><mod>After section 12A insert—<quoted

<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>Section 13 (bars to relief where marriage is voidable) is amended as follows.</content></subparagrap

<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><mod>For section 15 (application of s

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro>In section 18 (effects of judicial separation)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-16-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit subsection (1);</co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-16-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit subsection (1);</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><mod>in subsection (2), after “decree of judicial separation” insert <quotedText>“ or judicial separation order ”</quotedText>.

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content>Omit section 20 (relief for respondent in divorce proceedings) and the heading before it.</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>In section 21 (financial provision and

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2), for “grant of a decree of divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation,” substitute <quotedText>“ making of a divo

<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><mod>at the end insert—<quotedStructure s

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro>In section 22 (maintenance pending suit), in subsection (1)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for “a pe

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for “a petition for divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation,” substitute <quotedText>“ an application for a divorce, nullity of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>for “presentation of the petition” substitute <quotedText>“ making of the application ”</quotedText>.</mod></content><

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><intro>In section 26 (commencement of proceedings for ancillary relief etc)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in subse

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in subsection (1)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>for the words from “a petition” to “presented,” subs

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>for the words from “a petition” to “presented,” substitute <quotedText>“ an application for a divorce, nullity of marriage or judicia

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>for “presentation of the petition” substitute <quotedText>“ presentation of the application ”</quotedText>;</m

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2)(a), for “petition or answer” substitute <quotedText>“ application or response ”</quotedText>;</mod><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-26-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2)(b) for “presentation of the petition or filing of the answer” substitute <quotedText>“ presentation of the application or

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><content><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

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><intro>In section 47 (matrimonial relief and declarations of validity in respect of polygamous marriages)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-30-a"><n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-30-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2)(a), for “decree” substitute <quotedText>“ order ”</quotedText>;</mod></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>in paragraph (d) omit “decree or”.</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>Section 49 (parties to proceedings under this Act) is amended as follows.</content></subparagraph><s

<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><mod>After section 52 insert—<quotedS

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-33" class="schProv1"><num>33</num><intro>In Schedule 1 (transitional provisions and savings)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit paragraph 8;</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit paragraph 8;</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><mod>in paragraph 11(3A), for “grant a decree of nullity” substitute <quotedText>“ make a nullity of marriage order ”</quotedTe

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-33-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>in paragraph 11(4), for “a decree of nullity has not been granted” substitute <quotedText>“ no decree of nullity or nullity of marriage orde

<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>PART 2</num><heading>Amendments to the Civil Partnership Act 2004</heading><pa

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-34" class="schProv1"><num>34</num><content>The Civil Partnership Act 2004 is amended as follows.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-35" class="schProv1"><num>35</num><intro>In section 40 (proceedings before order has been made final), in subsection (4)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-35-a"><num>(a)</num><conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-35-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (a), for “section 37(2)” substitute <quotedText>“ sections 37A(1) and 38(A1) ”</quotedText>;</mod></conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-35-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in paragraph (b) omit “in separation cases”.</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-36" class="schProv1"><num>36</num><content>In section 41 (time bar on applications for dissolution orders), omit subsection (2).</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-37" class="schProv1"><num>37</num><content><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

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-38" class="schProv1"><num>38</num><content>Omit section 45 (supplemental provisions as to facts raising presumption of breakdown).</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-39" class="schProv1"><num>39</num><content>Omit section 46 (dissolution order not precluded by previous separation order etc).</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-40" class="schProv1"><num>40</num><content>Omit section 47 (refusal of dissolution in 5 year separation cases on ground of grave hardship).</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>In section 48 (proceedings before order

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-41-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the heading omit “in separation cases”;</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>omit subsection (1);</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><mod>for subsection (2) substitute—<quote

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-42" class="schProv1"><num>42</num><content>Omit section 62 (relief for respondent in dissolution proceedings).</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>PART 3</num><heading>Amendments to other Acts</heading><paragraph eId="schedul

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-43" class="schProv1"><num>43</num><content>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 decr

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-45" class="schProv1"><num>45</num><content><mod>In the Legitimacy Act 1976, in section 10 (interpretation), in subsection (1), in the definition of “void marriage”, after “jurisdiction” insert <quotedTex

<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><mod>In section 18 of the Senior Cour

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-47" class="schProv1"><num>47</num><content><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 in

<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>The Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 is amended as follows.</content></subparagraph><subp

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-49" class="schProv1"><num>49</num><intro>In the Finance Act 1985, in section 83 (transfers in connection with divorce, dissolution of civil partnership etc), in subsection (1)—</intro><level class="par

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-49-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (a), for the words from “a decree” to “separation,” substitute <quotedText>“ an order or decree for their divorce, the annulme

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-49-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (b), for “a decree,” substitute <quotedText>“ an order or decree for divorce, annulment or judicial separation as is mentioned

<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><mod>In the Agricultural Holdings Act

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-52" class="schProv1"><num>52</num><content>In the Children Act 1989, in section 6 (guardians: revocation and disclaimer), in subsection (3A)(a) omit “a decree of”.</content></paragraph>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-53" class="schProv1"><num>53</num><intro>In section 225B of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (disposals in connection with divorce etc), in subsection (2)(b)(i)—</intro><level class="para1" eI

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for “an order or” substitute <quotedText>“ a divorce or nullity of marriage order, ”</quotedText>;</mod></content></le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-53-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after “marriage,” insert <quotedText>“ an order or decree ”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>after “partnership, or” insert <quotedText>“ an order or decree ”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-55" class="schProv1"><num>55</num><intro>In the Finance Act 2003, in Schedule 3 (stamp duty land tax: transactions exempt from charge), in paragraph 3—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-paragra

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-55-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (a), for the words from “a decree” to “separation;” substitute <quotedText>“ an order or decree for their divorce, the annulme

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-55-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (b), for “a decree;” substitute <quotedText>“ an order or decree for divorce, annulment or judicial separation as is mentioned

<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>In section 5 of the Gender Recognition

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (a), for “absolute a decree of nullity granted” substitute <quotedText>“ final a nullity of marriage order made

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-56-b"><num>(b)</num><content>omit “or” at the end of that paragraph;</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><mod>after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedSt

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-58" class="schProv1"><num>58</num><intro>In Schedule 1 to the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 11) (exempt transactions), in paragraph 4—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sch

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-58-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (a), for “a decree of divorce, nullity of marriage or” substitute <quotedText>“ an order or decree for the dissolution or annul

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-58-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (b), for “such a” substitute <quotedText>“ such an order or ”</quotedText>.</mod></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>In Schedule 3 to the Land Transaction Tax and Anti-avoidance of Devolved Taxes (Wales) Act 2017 (anaw 1)

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-paragraph-60" class="schProv1"><num>60</num><intro>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)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-paragraph-60-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>after “divorce” insert <quotedText>“ or divorce order, ”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>for “granted” substitute <quotedText>“ or nullity of marriage order, granted or made ”</quotedText>.</mod></content></

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