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Mainland Judgments in Matrimonial and Family Cases (Reciprocal Recognition and Enforcement) Ordinance Part 3—Division 3 Section 35 34. Effect of setting aside recognition orders

If an order for the recognition of a Mainland divorce certificate is set aside under section 33, the parties to the divorce specified in the certificate may not make a further application under section 29(1) for an order to have the certificate recognized. Division 3—Effect of Recognition 35. Recognition orders take effect at end of setting aside procedure

(1) An order made under section 30(1) takes effect only after the expiry of the period within which an application for setting aside the order may be made under section 32.

(2) However, if an application under section 32 is made during the period mentioned in subsection (1), the order takes effect only after the application has been finally disposed of.

36. Divorce recognized as valid in Hong Kong

On the taking effect of an order for the recognition of a Mainland divorce certificate in accordance with section 35, the divorce specified in the certificate is recognized as valid in Hong Kong.