Hong Kong Regulations

MATRIMONIAL CAUSES RULES - RULE 64

Rescission of decree nisi by consent

(Past version on 01/07/1997).
(Past version on 30/06/1997).

(1) Where, after a decree nisi has been pronounced but before it has been made
absolute, a reconciliation has been effected between the petitioner and the
respondent spouse, or, where appropriate, the applicants in a
joint application, either party may apply for an order rescinding the decree
by consent. (L.N. 135 of 1972; L.N. 172 of 1996)

(2) Where the cause is pending in the District Court, the application shall be
made on notice to the other spouse and to any other party against whom costs
have been awarded or who is otherwise affected by the decree, and where the
cause is pending in the Court of First Instance, a copy of the summons by
which the application is made shall be served on every such person. (25 of
1998 s. 2; L.N. 26 of 2002)

(3) The application shall be made to a judge and may be heard in chambers.