HL Deb 17 May 2004 vol 661 c312GC

2 (1) Either of the civil partners may make an application to the court for an order under paragraph 9 or 13.

(2) The rights conferred by sub-paragraph (1) are subject to—

  1. (a) paragraph 3 (civil partner may not apply after forming subsequent civil partnership etc.), and
  2. (b) paragraph 4 (application may not be made until leave to make it has been granted).

(3) An application for an order under paragraph 9 or 13 must be made in a manner prescribed by rules of court.