Senior Courts Act 1981, Section 26 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 03 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
The High Court shall, in accordance with section 19(2), have all such jurisdiction in relation to matrimonial causes and matters as was immediately before the commencement of the M1Matrimonial Causes Act 1857 vested in or exercisable by any ecclesiastical court or person in England or Wales in respect of—
(a)divorce a mensa et thoro (renamed judicial separation by that Act);
(b)nullity of marriage . . . F1; and
(c)any matrimonial cause or matter except marriage licences.
Textual Amendments
F1Words repealed by Family Law Act 1986 (c. 55, SIF 49:3), s. 68(1)(2), Sch. 1 para. 25, Sch. 2
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