Hearings
England & Wales
27 Jun 1969 [1970] P 161; [1970] 2 WLR 43; [1969] 3 All ER 511, PDA
15 Dec 1970 [1971] P 217; [1971] 2 WLR 510; [1971] 1 All ER 616, CA
P v P and J
Subject Matter
HUSBAND AND WIFE — Divorce — Children — Declaration as to welfare — Child born between decree nisi and decree absolute — Decree absolute made in absence of declaration as to welfare — Whether “relevant child” — Whether decree absolute void — Matrimonial Proceedings (Children) Act, 1958, s 2 — Matrimonial Causes Act, 1965, s 33
HUSBAND AND WIFE — Divorce — Decree absolute — Validity — Child born between decree nisi and decree absolute — Decree made absolute in absence of declaration as to child's welfare — Whether decree absolute valid — Matrimonial Causes Act 1965, s 33 (1)
[1970] P 161; [1971] P 217; [1970] 2 WLR 43; [1971] 2 WLR 510
Appellate History
P v P and J [1970] P 161; [1970] 2 WLR 43; [1969] 3 All ER 511, PDA
Decision of Cairns J reversed
P v P and J [1971] P 217; [1971] 2 WLR 510; [1971] 1 All ER 616, CA