Commentary on Sections Part 2 – Civil Partnership: England and Wales.Introduction Chapter 2 – Dissolution, Nullity and Other Proceedings Section 62: Relief for respondent in dissolution proceedings
121.This section provides that if the respondent in dissolution proceedings alleges and proves any of the facts which the applicant had to satisfy the court of, the court may grant the respondent the relief that would normally be granted to an applicant who had proved such facts, as if it had been the respondent who had made the application.