Civil Partnership Act 2004(c. 33) - Explanatory Notes

Explanatory Notes

Civil Partnership Act 2004

2004 CHAPTER 33

18th November 2004

Commentary on Sections

Part 4 – Civil Partnership: Northern Ireland.Introduction

Chapter 2 – Dissolution, Nullity and Other Proceedings

Section 165:  Time bar on applications for dissolution orders

301. This section states that an application for dissolution of a civil partnership may not be made until at least 2 years after the date of formation of the civil partnership. However, matters which occurred within this 2 year period may be used in support of the application.