This section applies in relation to cases where an application is made for a dissolution or separation order.
Rules of court must make provision for requiring the legal representative acting for an applicant to certify whether the representative has—
discussed with the applicant the possibility of a reconciliation with the other civil partner, and
given the applicant the names and addresses of persons qualified to help effect a reconciliation between civil partners who have become estranged.
If at any stage of proceedings for the order it appears to the court that there is a reasonable possibility of a reconciliation between the civil partners, the court may adjourn the proceedings for such period as it thinks fit to enable attempts to be made to effect a reconciliation between them.
The power to adjourn under subsection (3) is additional to any other power of adjournment.