Amendment to the 1996 Rules

42.  In rule 2.51 (Rescission of decree nisi by consent)—

(a) in the heading, after “decree nisi” insert “or conditional order”;

(b) for paragraph (1) substitute—

“(1) Where a reconciliation has been effected between the petitioner and the respondent—

(a) in a matrimonial cause—

(i) after a decree nisi has been pronounced but before it has been made absolute, or

(ii) after a decree of judicial separation has been pronounced; and

(b) in a civil partnership cause—

(i) after a conditional order has been made but before it has been made final, or

(ii) after a separation order has been made,

either party may apply for an order rescinding that decree or order by consent.”; and

(c) in paragraph (2)—

(i) for “divorce county court” substitute “designated county court”;

(ii) after “spouse” insert “or civil partner, as the case may be,”; and

(iii) after “decree” insert “or civil partnership order”.