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Paragraph 12

After section 29 of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 there shall be inserted the following new section—

“ Application of Part IV to annulled marriages.

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This Part of this Act shall apply to an annulment, of whatever nature, of a purported marriage, as it applies to a divorce, and references to marriage and divorce shall be construed accordingly.”.

Notes on Schedule 1

Extent

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Sch. 1: so much of s. 28 and Sch. 1 as affects the operation of 1950 c. 37 and 1972 c. 18 extends to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, see s. 29(4)