Where proceedings under this Part may be heard
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7.23. A case, other than one dealt with under rule 7.20(2)(a), may be heard, where it is proceeding in the court set out in column 1 of the following table—
(a)in matrimonial proceedings, at the place referred to in column 2;
(b)in civil partnership proceedings, at the place referred to in column 3.
| Matrimonial Proceedings | Civil Partnership Proceedings | |
|---|---|---|
| A county court. | Any divorce county court designated as a court of trial. | Any civil partnership proceedings county court designated as a court of trial. |
| The principal registry when proceedings are treated as pending in a county court. | The Royal Courts of Justice. | The Royal Courts of Justice. |
| The High Court (including the principal registry other than when proceedings are treated as pending in a county court.). | a) The Royal Courts of Justice. a) Any court at which sittings of the High Court in matrimonial proceedings are authorised. | b) The Royal Courts of Justice. b) Any court at which sittings of the High Court in civil partnership proceedings are authorised. |