This statutory instrument establishes the legal framework for the jurisdiction and administration of divorce proceedings within county courts in England and Wales. The document, issued by the British government, serves as a formal amendment to existing procedural regulations. It provides the necessary legal authority to modify how divorce cases are processed, ensuring that county courts maintain the appropriate jurisdiction over matrimonial matters as defined by the legislative intent of the 1980 amendment.

Legal professionals and researchers utilize this text as a primary source for understanding the historical evolution of family law procedures in the United Kingdom. It is considered a technical document intended for practitioners and those studying the administrative history of the British court system.