Section 20: Time when proceedings for divorce or separation begin.

Family Law Act 1996 · 1996 c. 27View on legislation.gov.uk

Family Law Act 1996
- Section 19: Jurisdiction in relation to divorce and separation.
- Section 21: Intestacy: effect of separation.

Part II: Divorce and Separation

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