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49.72.—(1) This Part applies to an application for divorce by a party to a marriage made in the manner prescribed in rule 49.73 (form of applications for simplified divorce) if, but only if—
(a)that party relies on the facts set out in section 1(2)(d) (no cohabitation for two years with consent of defender to decree), or section 1(2)(e) (no cohabitation for five years), of the Act of 1976(1);
(b)in an application under section 1(2)(d) of the Act of 1976, the other party consents to decree of divorce being granted;
(c)no other proceedings are pending in any court which could have the effect of bringing the marriage to an end;
(d)there are no children of the marriage under the age of 16 years;
(e)neither party to the marriage applies for an order for financial provision on divorce; and
(e)neither party to the marriage suffers from mental disorder.
(2) If an application ceases to be one to which this Part applies at any time before final decree, it shall be deemed to be abandoned and shall be dismissed.
(3) In this Part, “simplified divorce application” means an application mentioned in paragraph (1).
(4) The Principal Clerk shall give directions in relation to the administrative procedures to be followed on the lodging of a simplified divorce application for–
(a)the registration and service of such an application,
(b)having it brought before the court for consideration,
(c)in the event of decree of divorce being granted, for notification to the parties, and
(d)connected purposes;
and such directions shall have effect subject to the provisions of this Part.
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