Opposition to applicationsS
33A.71.(1)Any person on whom service or intimation of a simplified dissolution of civil partnership application has been made may give notice by letter sent to the sheriff clerk that he challenges the jurisdiction of the court or opposes the grant of decree of dissolution of civil partnership and giving the reasons for his opposition to the application.
(2)Where opposition to a simplified dissolution of civil partnership application is made under paragraph (1), the sheriff shall dismiss the application unless he is satisfied that the reasons given for the opposition are frivolous.
(3)The sheriff clerk shall intimate the decision under paragraph (2) to the applicant and the respondent.
(4)The sending of a letter under paragraph (1) shall not imply acceptance of the jurisdiction of the court.