Paragraph 9 I1

In section 9 (proceedings after decree nisi: general powers of court)—

(a)

in the heading, for “after decree nisi” substitute “ before divorce order has been made final ”;

(b)

in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a)—

(i)

for “decree of divorce has been granted but not made absolute” substitute “ divorce order has been made but not made final ”;

(ii)

for “decree should not be made absolute” substitute “ order should not be made final ”;

(c)

in subsection (1)(a), for “section 1(5)” substitute “ section 1(4) ” and for “decree absolute” substitute “ order final ”;

(d)

in subsection (1)(b), for “decree” substitute “ order ”;

(e)

in subsection (2)—

(i)

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, ”;

(ii)

for “the party against whom it was granted” substitute “ the other party to the marriage ”.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. para. 9 in force at 6.4.2022 by S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2