Hearings
England & Wales
02 May 2000 [2000] Fam 163; [2000] 3 WLR 1443; [2000] 2 FLR 231, Fam D (Wall J)
Dennis v Dennis
Subject Matter
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 — Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, s 9(2) — Human Rights Act 1998, s 7(1)(b)(6)(a), Sch 1, arts 8, 12 — Family Proceedings Rules 1991, rr 250(2), 251
[2000] Fam 163; [2000] 3 WLR 1443; [2000] 2 FLR 231, Fam D