The Weekly Law Reports
[2000] 3 WLR 1443
[FAMILY DIVISION]
DENNIS
v.
DENNIS
1999 Nov. 26;
2000 March 14;
May 2
2000 March 14;
May 2
Wall J.
Husband and Wife
— Divorce
— Decree absolute
— Validity
— Petitioner failing to apply for decree absolute
— Respondent's application before expiry of three months from date when petitioner could have applied
— Notice not served on petitioner
— Whether non-compliance with procedural requirements rendering decree void
— Whether inquiry into validity of decree breach of respondent's rights
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Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (c. 18), s. 9(2)
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Human Rights Act 1998 (c. 42), s. 7(1)(b)(6)(a), Sch. 1, arts. 8, 12
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Family Proceedings Rules 1991 (S.I. 1991 No. 1247 (L.20)), rr. 2.50(2), 2.51