Commentary on Sections Part 5 – Civil partnerships formed or dissolved abroad etc.Introduction Chapter 3 - Dissolution etc.: jurisdiction and recognition Section 222: Proceedings for presumption of death order
437.This section gives the court jurisdiction to hear applications for a presumption of death order provided the applicant is domiciled in England and Wales on the date proceedings begin or was habitually resident there throughout the year ending with that date. A further discretionary ground of jurisdiction is made available for those cases where the couple registered as civil partners of each other in England and Wales. This will operate where the court decides it is in the interests of justice to assume jurisdiction.