Paragraph 2 I1

(1)

Either of the civil partners may make an application to the court for an order under paragraph 9 or 13.

(2)

The rights conferred by sub-paragraph (1) are subject to—

(a)

paragraph 3 (civil partner may not apply after forming subsequent civil partnership etc.), and

(b)

paragraph 4 (application may not be made until leave to make it has been granted).

(3)

An application for an order under paragraph 9 or 13 must be made in a manner prescribed by rules of court.

Annotations

I1: Sch. 17 para. 2 wholly in force at 5.12.2005; Sch. 17 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 263; Sch. 17 para. 2(3) in force for certain purposes at 5.9.2005 by S.I. 2005/2399, art. 2, Sch. and Sch. 17 para. 2 in force otherwise at 5.12.2005 by S.I. 2005/3255, art. 2(1), Sch.

C1: Sch. 17: functions transferred (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 15(1), Sch. 17 para. 21(b) (with arts. 15(6), 28-31)