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129  Transitional arrangements in relation to decrees nisi made before the commencement of this Part

(1) A decree nisi of the dissolution of a marriage under this Act that:
 (a) was made before the commencement of this Part; and
 (b) had become final before the commencement of this Part;
has effect on and after the commencement of this Part as if it were a divorce order that had taken effect on the day on which the decree nisi became absolute.

(2) A decree nisi of the dissolution of a marriage under this Act that:
 (a) was made before the commencement of this Part; and
 (b) had not become final before the commencement of this Part;
has effect on and after the commencement of this Part as if it were a divorce order that had been made on the day on which the decree nisi was made.

Part 11—Leave to appeal

Family Law Act 1975