Part 5 U.K.Civil partnership formed or dissolved abroad etc.

Chapter 3U.K.Dissolution etc.: jurisdiction and recognition

Jurisdiction of courts in England and WalesE+W

223Proceedings for dissolution, nullity or separation order: supplementaryE+W

(1)Rules of court may make provision in relation to civil partnerships corresponding to the provision made in relation to marriages by Schedule 1 to the Domicile and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1973 (c. 45).

(2)The rules may in particular make provision—

(a)for the provision of information by applicants and respondents in proceedings for dissolution, nullity or separation orders where proceedings relating to the same civil partnership are continuing in another jurisdiction, and

(b)for proceedings before the court to be stayed by the court where there are concurrent proceedings elsewhere in respect of the same civil partnership.