SEC. 4. An action for divorce can not be filed except within one year from and after the date on which the plaintiff became cognizant of the cause and within five years from and after the date when such cause occurred; but if such cause occurred prior to the date on which this Act takes effect, then only within one year from and after such date.
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CitationAct No. 2710 Section 4 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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