Family Law Act 1986 (c. 55)

Part II U.K. Recognition of Divorces, Annulments and Legal Separations

Divorces, annulments and judicial separations granted in the British Islands U.K.

44 Recognition in United Kingdom of divorces, annulments and judicial separations granted in the British Islands. U.K.

(1) Subject to section 52(4) and (5)(a) of this Act, no divorce or annulment obtained in any part of the British Islands shall be regarded as effective in any part of the United Kingdom unless granted by a court of civil jurisdiction.

(2) Subject to section 51 of this Act, the validity of any divorce, annulment or judicial separation granted by a court of civil jurisdiction in any part of the British Islands shall be recognised throughout the United Kingdom.