Rule 7.4 Limitation on applications in respect of same marriage or civil partnershipF1

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), a person may not make more than one application for a matrimonial or civil partnership order in respect of the same marriage or civil partnership unless—

(a)

the first application has been dismissed or finally determined; or

(b)

the court gives permission.

(2)

Where a person—

(a)

has, within one year of the date of the marriage or civil partnership, made an application for a judicial separation order or separation order; and

(b)

then, after that one-year period has passed, wishes to apply for a divorce or a dissolution order,

that person does not need the court’s permission to make the application referred to in sub-paragraph (b).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Pt. 7 substituted (6.4.2022) by The Family Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2022 (S.I. 2022/44), rule 1(3)(a), Sch. (with rule 29); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2