Section 57Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)

Rescission of divorce order where parties reconciled

Despite anything contained in this Part, if a divorce order has been made in relation to a marriage, the court may, at any time before the order takes effect, upon the application of the parties to the marriage, rescind the divorce order on the ground that the parties have become reconciled.

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