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section 2 of 1989 Act
grounds for separation
Section 2(1)(a) of 1989 Act
Adultery
Section 2(1)(b) of 1989 Act
Behaviour
Section 2(1)(c) of 1989 ACt
Desertion
Section 2(1)(d)
living apart for one year
Section 2(1)(f)
living apart for 3 years
Section 2(1)(f) of 1989 act
non-maritial relationship
Section 4(1)
adultery known to application and still cohab for 1 year afterwards- cannot apply on those grounds
section 41 of 1980 act
may declare one parent unfit
section 5 of the 1989 act
Requires solicitor to discuss with applicant:
- reconciliation
- mediation
- separation by deed or agreement
section 6 of 1989 act
Requires solicitor to discuss with respondent:
- reconciliation
- mediation
- separation by deed or agreement
section 8(2)
can get recision of separation
section 31(2)
jurisidction to family court but over 5million then high court
one spouse must be domciled
bars to relief
- exisiting separation agreement
- grounds not satisified
section 2(3)a
can still cohabitate but must live separate lives