Family Law Act 1986 (c. 55)

Part II U.K. Recognition of Divorces, Annulments and Legal Separations

Supplemental U.K.

50 Non-recognition of divorce or annulment in another jurisdiction no bar to remarriage. U.K.

Where, in any part of the United Kingdom—

(a) a divorce or annulment has been granted by a court of civil jurisdiction, or

(b) the validity of a divorce or annulment is recognised by virtue of this Part,

the fact that the divorce or annulment would not be recognised elsewhere shall not preclude either party to the marriage from [F1 forming a subsequent marriage or civil partnership in that part of the United Kingdom or cause the subsequent marriage or civil partnership of either party (wherever it takes place) to be treated as invalid in that part. ]

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in s. 50 substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(10)(b), Sch. 27 para. 125; S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(2)