# Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, Section 3: Bar on applying for a divorce order within one year of marriage.


(1) An application for a divorce order may not be made before the expiration of the period of one year from the date of the marriage.
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/18/section/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/matrimonial-causes-act-1973/section-3
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