New South Wales Consolidated Acts

MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ACT 1899 - SECT 21

21 Nisi in first instance

(1) Every decree for dissolution of marriage shall in the first instance be a decree nisi.

(2) A decree nisi shall not be made absolute until after the expiration of six months (or such shorter time as the Court fixes by special order) from the pronouncing thereof.

(3) During such period any person may in such manner as the Court by a general or special order directs show cause why the said decree should not be made absolute.

(4) Cause may be shown on the following grounds:

(a) that the decree was obtained by collusion or

(b) that material facts were not brought before the Court.

(5) On cause being so shown the Court shall:

(a) make the decree absolute or

(b) reverse the decree nisi or

(c) require further inquiry or

(d) otherwise deal with the case as justice requires.