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Subject to paragraph (2), sections 25B and 25C shall have effect in relation to applications for an order under section 23 —
a
which are made on or after 1st August 1996, or
b
which are made before that date and amended on or after that date pursuant to rule 3 of the Family Proceedings (Amendment) (No. 2) Rules 19963 so as to include provision under section 25B or 25C.
2
Where a petition for divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation was presented before 1st July 1996 the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 shall have effect in relation to those proceedings, including any answer or cross petition filed in those proceedings, as if section 166 of the Pensions Act 1995 had not come into force.