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What is the procedure to withdraw an application for nullity?

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Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR 2010), SI 2010/2955, 7.9 provides that an application for a matrimonial order (which includes an order of nullity) may be withdrawn at any time before it has been served by giving notice to the court in writing.

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