An application for a divorce order may not be made before the expiration of the period of one year from the date of the marriage.
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Section 3: Bar on applying for a divorce order within one year of marriage.
Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 · 1973 c. 18View on legislation.gov.uk
Part I: Divorce, Nullity and Other Matrimonial Suits
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