These Regulations make amendments to primary and secondary legislation consequential on the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11) (“the Act”).

Paragraphs 1, 2 and 8 of the Schedule amend the jurisdiction grounds for divorce and dissolution consequential on the introduction of joint applications for divorce, dissolution, judicial separation and separation orders under the Act.

The remaining amendments in the Schedule are consequential on the amendments made to the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (c. 18) by the Act updating the terminology in relation to divorce applications.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sectors is foreseen.

An explanatory memorandum has been prepared and is available alongside this instrument on the website www.legislation.gov.uk.