Part I E+W Divorce, Nullity and Other Matrimonial Suits

Divorce E+W

[F2 3 Bar on [F1 applying for a divorce order] within one year of marriage. E+W

(1) [F3 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.

F4 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in s. 3 heading substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 3(a) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

F2 S. 3 substituted (with saving) by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 1, 46(1), 48(2), Sch. 2

F3 Words in s. 3(1) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 3(b) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

F4 S. 3(2) omitted (6.4.2022) by virtue of Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 3(c) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2