Paragraph 22 Family Proceedings Courts (Matrimonial Proceedings etc) Rules 1991

in the heading after “(DPMC Act 1978)” insert “OR PART 3 OF SCHEDULE 6 TO THE CIVIL PARTNERSHIP ACT 2004”;

for the paragraph beginning “who applies for an order for financial provision” substitute—

“who applies for an order for financial provision under:–

[section 7 of the Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978]

[Part 3 of Schedule 6 to the Civil Partnership Act 2004]

not exceeding the aggregate of the payments made to the applicant during the last three months; and states that he/she has been living apart from h.… husband/wife/civil partner for a continuous period exceeding three months, neither of them have deserted the other, and that h… husband/wife/civil partner has been making periodical payments for (h… benefit) (and) (the benefit of (name(s))… being a child/children of the family).”

in the Statement of Means of Applicant, in paragraph 1, after “□ Married” insert “□ Civil Partner”; and

in the Statement of Means of Respondent, in paragraph 1, after “□ Married” insert “□ Civil Partner”.