2(1)Either of the civil partners may make an application to the court for an order under paragraph 9 or 13.N.I.
(2)The rights conferred by sub-paragraph (1) are subject to—
(a)paragraph 3 (civil partner may not apply after forming subsequent civil partnership etc.), and
(b)paragraph 4 (application may not be made until leave to make it has been granted).
(3)An application for an order under paragraph 9 or 13 must be made in a manner prescribed by rules of court.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 17 para. 2 wholly in force at 5.12.2005; Sch. 17 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 263; Sch. 17 para. 2(3) in force for certain purposes at 5.9.2005 by S.I. 2005/2399, art. 2, Sch. and Sch. 17 para. 2 in force otherwise at 5.12.2005 by S.I. 2005/3255, art. 2(1), Sch.