2(1)This paragraph applies if one spouse [F1or civil partner] is entitled, either in his own right or jointly with the other spouse [F1or civil partner], to occupy a dwelling-house by virtue of a relevant tenancy.E+W
[F2(2)The court may make a Part II order—
(a)on granting a decree of divorce, a decree of nullity of marriage or a decree of judicial separation or at any time thereafter (whether, in the case of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage, before or after the decree is made absolute), or
(b)at any time when it has power to make a property adjustment order under Part 2 of Schedule 5 to the Civil Partnership Act 2004 with respect to the civil partnership.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 7 para. 2(1) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 82, 263, Sch. 9 para. 16(3); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F2Sch. 7 para. 2(2) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 82, 263, Sch. 9 para. 16(4); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1