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Paragraph 20

(1)

Amend section 13 (orders for periodical allowance) as follows.

(2)

In subsection (1)—

(a)

in paragraph (a), at the end insert “ or of dissolution of a civil partnership ”,

(b)

in paragraph (b), for “decree of divorce” substitute “ the decree ”, and

(c)

in paragraph (c), for “decree of divorce” substitute “ such decree ”.

(3)

In subsection (4), after “executor” insert “ , or as the case may be either partner or his executor, ”.

(4)

in subsection (7)—

(a)

in paragraph (a), for “party” substitute “ person ” and for “party's” substitute “ person's ”, and

(b)

for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b)

shall cease to have effect on the person receiving payment—

(i)

marrying,

(ii)

entering into a civil partnership, or

(iii)

dying,

except in relation to any arrears due under it.”.