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Communtity Law Manual | Relationships & break-ups | Getting married again

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Divorce: Getting a “dissolution” order

Getting married again

When can a person enter a new marriage or civil union?

Family Proceedings Act 1980, s 43

Neither of the parties can re-marry or enter a new civil union until their dissolution order is final.

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