(1)This section applies in relation to cases where an application is made for a dissolution or separation order.
(2)Rules of court must make provision for requiring the solicitor acting for the applicant to certify whether he has—
(a)discussed with the applicant the possibility of a reconciliation with the other civil partner, and
(b)given the applicant the names and addresses of persons qualified to help effect a reconciliation between civil partners who have become estranged.
(3)If at any stage of proceedings for the order it appears to the court that there is a reasonable possibility of a reconciliation between the civil partners, the court may adjourn the proceedings for such period as it thinks fit to enable attempts to be made to effect a reconciliation between them.
(4)The power to adjourn under subsection (3) is additional to any other power of adjournment.
Commencement Information
I1S. 42 wholly in force at 5.12.2005; s. 42 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 263; s. 42(1) in force at 15.4.2005 for certain purposes by S.I. 2005/1112, art. 2, Sch. 1 and otherwise 5.12.2005 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1; s. 42(2) in force at 15.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/1112, art. 2, Sch. 1; s. 42(3)(4) in force at 5.12.2005 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1