Obligatory stays in divorce cases
6(1)Paragraph 8 is amended as follows.
(2)For the words before paragraph (a) of sub-paragraph (1) substitute—
“(1)This paragraph applies where divorce proceedings are continuing in the court with respect to a marriage.
(2)Where it appears to the court, on the application of a party to the marriage—”.
(3)In sub-paragraph (1), in the words after paragraph (d), for “proceedings” substitute “divorce proceedings”.
(4)For sub-paragraph (2) substitute—
“(3)The effect of such an order is that, while it is in force—
(a)no application for a divorce order in relation to the marriage may be made either by reference to the relevant statement or by reference to any subsequent statement of marital breakdown; and
(b)if such an application has been made, no divorce order may be made on that application.”