Cap. 179 sub. leg. C

Matrimonial Causes (Decree Absolute) General Order(Cap. 179, section 15(5))[3 July 1973](Format changes—E.R. 2 of 2019) WHEREAS it is provided by section 15(5) of the Matrimonial Causes Ordinance (Cap. 179), that every decree for divorce shall in the first instance be a decree nisi not to be made absolute until after the expiration of 3 months from the pronouncing thereof, unless the Chief Justice by general order, or the Court in any particular case, fixes a shorter period: AND WHEREAS it is expedient that for the said period of 3 months there should now be substituted a period of 6 weeks:Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 15(5) of the Matrimonial Causes Ordinance (Cap. 179), it is hereby ordered as follows—(E.R. 2 of 2019) 1. (1) This Order may be cited as the Matrimonial Causes (Decree Absolute) General Order, and shall come into operation on 3 July 1973, but shall not apply to proceedings commenced before that date. (E.R. 2 of 2019)(2) In this Order a decree means a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage. 2. In relation to any decree nisi granted after the coming into operation of this Order the period of 3 months specified in section 15(5) of the Matrimonial Causes Ordinance (Cap. 179) shall be reduced to 6 weeks and accordingly the decree shall not be made absolute until the expiration of 6 weeks from its grant unless the Court in any particular case fixes a shorter period. (E.R. 2 of 2019)