Amendment to the 1996 Rules
42. In rule 2.51 (Rescission of decree nisi by consent)—
(a)in the heading, after “decree nisi” insert “or conditional order”;
(b)for paragraph (1) substitute—
“(1) Where a reconciliation has been effected between the petitioner and the respondent—
(a)in a matrimonial cause—
(i)after a decree nisi has been pronounced but before it has been made absolute, or
(ii)after a decree of judicial separation has been pronounced; and
(b)in a civil partnership cause—
(i)after a conditional order has been made but before it has been made final, or
(ii)after a separation order has been made,
either party may apply for an order rescinding that decree or order by consent.”; and
(c)in paragraph (2)—
(i)for “divorce county court” substitute “designated county court”;
(ii)after “spouse” insert “or civil partner, as the case may be,”; and
(iii)after “decree” insert “or civil partnership order”.