SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 3Stay of proceedings
Obligatory stays in divorce cases
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1
Paragraph 8 is amended as follows.
2
For the words before paragraph (a) of sub-paragraph (1) substitute—
1
This paragraph applies where divorce proceedings are continuing in the court with respect to a marriage.
2
Where it appears to the court, on the application of a party to the marriage—
3
In sub-paragraph (1), in the words after paragraph (d), for “proceedings” substitute “divorce proceedings”.
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For sub-paragraph (2) substitute—
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The effect of such an order is that, while it is in force—
a
no application for a divorce order in relation to the marriage may be made either by reference to the relevant statement or by reference to any subsequent statement of marital breakdown; and
b
if such an application has been made, no divorce order may be made on that application.