Part 5 U.K. Civil partnership formed or dissolved abroad etc.

Chapter 3 U.K. Dissolution etc.: jurisdiction and recognition

Jurisdiction of courts in England and Wales E+W

222 Proceedings for presumption of death order E+W

The court has jurisdiction to entertain proceedings for a presumption of death order if (and only if)—

(a) the applicant is domiciled in England and Wales on the date when the proceedings are begun,

(b) the applicant was habitually resident in England and Wales throughout the period of 1 year ending with that date, or

(c) the two people concerned registered as civil partners of each other in England and Wales and it appears to the court to be in the interests of justice to assume jurisdiction in the case.