Variation order

6Effect of variation order

1

A variation order does not affect an interest in property acquired as a result of a declaration under this Act (but see section 7).

2

A variation order does not revive a marriage or civil partnership that was brought to an end by virtue of a declaration under this Act.

3

Except as otherwise required by subsection (1) or (2)—

a

where a variation order varies a declaration, subsections (1) and (2) of section 3 have effect in relation to the declaration as varied by the order, and

b

where a variation order revokes a declaration, those subsections cease to have effect in relation to the declaration.

4

But subsection (3) applies only if—

a

the variation order has not been appealed against and the period for bringing an appeal has ended, or

b

the variation order has been appealed against and the appeal (and any further appeal) has been unsuccessful.

5

For the purposes of subsection (4), an appeal has been unsuccessful if—

a

it has been dismissed or withdrawn, and

b

any period for bringing a further appeal has ended.