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Changes to legislation:There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation.gov.uk editorial team to Family Law Act 1986. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.Changes to LegislationRevised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area. Where those effects have yet to be applied to the text of the legislation by the editorial team they are also listed alongside the legislation in the affected provisions. Use the ‘more’ link to open the changes and effects relevant to the provision you are viewing.E+W+S+N.I.Family Law Act 19861986 CHAPTER 55An Act to amend the law relating to the jurisdiction of courts in the United Kingdom to make orders with regard to the custody of children; to make provision as to the recognition and enforcement of such orders throughout the United Kingdom; to make further provision as to the imposition, effect and enforcement of restrictions on the removal of children from the United Kingdom or from any part of the United Kingdom; to amend the law relating to the jurisdiction of courts in Scotland as to tutory and curatory; to amend the law relating to the recognition of divorces, annulments and legal separations; to make further provision with respect to the effect of divorces and annulments on wills; to amend the law relating to the powers of courts to make declarations relating to the status of a person; to abolish the right to petition for jactitation of marriage; to repeal the Greek Marriages Act 1884; to make further provision with respect to family proceedings rules; to amend the Child Abduction Act 1984, the Child Abduction (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 and the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985; and for connected purposes.[7th November 1986]X1Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Editorial InformationX1The text of ss. 55, 58 to 63, 68, 69 was taken from S.I.F. Group 49:1 (Family Law: Marriage, England and Wales and Abroad), ss. 44 to 54, 64, 68, 69, Schs. 1, 2 from S.I.F. Group 49:3 (Family Law: Matrimonial Proceedings), ss. 56, 58 to 60, 63, 68, 69 from S.I.F. Group 49:7 (Family Law: Legitimacy, Affiliation and Age of Majority, England and Wales), ss. 1 to 7, 19 to 43, 65 to 69 from S.I.F. Group 49:9 (Family Law: Guardianship, England and Wales and Northern Ireland), ss. 1, 8 to 18, 25 to 43, 67 to 69 from S.I.F. Group 49:10 (Family Law: Guardianship and Aliment, Scotland), and ss. 57, 58 to 60, 63, 68, 69 from S.I.F. Group 49:11 (Family Law: Adoption).Extent InformationE1Act extends to the United Kingdom but for exceptions see s. 69(5)(6)(7)Commencement InformationI1Act not in force at Royal Assent see s. 69(2)(3); Act partly in force at 7.1.1987 see s. 69(2) Part IE+W+S+N.I. Child CustodyAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C1Pt. I applied by S.I. 1991/1723, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 and art. 3(3), Sch. 3.Chapter IE+W+S+N.I. Preliminary1 Orders to which Part I applies.E+W+N.I.(1)Subject to the following provisions of this section, in this Part “Part I order” means—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Extent InformationE2This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for Scotland onlyAmendments (Textual)F1S. 1(1)(a) substituted (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 13 para. 63(1)(a) (with Sch. 14 para. 1(1)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)F2Words in s. 1(1)(b) substituted (1.11.1996) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4), Sch. 4 para. 41(2)(a); S.I. 1996/2203, art. 3, Sch.F3Words in s. 1(1)(b)(iv) substituted (1.11.1996) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4), Sch. 4 para. 41(2)(b); S.I. 1996/2203, art. 3, Sch.F4Words in S. 1(1) substituted (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 13 para. 62(2)(a)(with Sch. 14 para. 1(1)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)F5S. 1(1)(c) substituted (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/756, art. 12(2)(a)(i); S.R. 1996/297, para. 3F6S. 1(1)(d)(e) substituted (14.10.1991) for s. 1(1)(d) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 13 para. 63(1)(b) (with Sch. 14 para. 1(1); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)F7S. 1(1)(e) substituted (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/756, art. 12(2)(a)(ii); S.R. 1996/297, para. 3F8S. 1(2)(a) repealed (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/756, art. 15, Sch.; S.R. 1996/297, para. 3F9S. 1(2)(b) repealed (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 15 (with Sch. 14 paras. 1(1), 27(4)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)F10S. 1(2)(c) repealed (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/756, art. 15, Sch.; S.R. 1996/297, para. 3F11S. 1(3) substituted (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 13 para. 63(3) (with Sch. 14 para. 1(1)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)F12Words in s. 1(3) inserted (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/756, art. 12(2)(b); S.R. 1996/297, para. 3Marginal CitationsM11978 c. 28. M21980 c. 44. M31968 c. 49. M41985 c. 60. 1 Orders to which Part I applies.S(1)Subject to the following provisions of this section, in this Part “Part I order” means—
[F140(a)a section 8 order made by a court in England and Wales under the Children Act 1989, other than an order varying or discharging such an order]
(b)an order made by a court of civil jurisdiction in Scotland under any enactment or rule of law with respect to the [F141residence, custody, care or control of a child, contact with or], access to a child or the education or upbringing of a child, excluding—
(ii)an adoption order as defined in section 12(1) of the M22Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978;
(iv)an order [F142giving parental responsibilities and parental rights in relation to] a child made in the course of proceedings for the adoption of the child (other than an order made following the making of a direction under section 53(1) of the Children Act 1975);
(v)an order made under the M23Education (Scotland) Act 1980;
(vi)an order made under Part II or III of the M24Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968;
(vii)an order made under the M25Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985;
(viii)an order for the delivery of a child or other order for the enforcement of a [F143Part I order];
(ix)an order relating to the [F144guardianship]of a child;
[F145(c)an Article 8 order made by a court in Northern Ireland under the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995, other than an order varying or discharging such an order;]
[F146(d)an order made by a court in England and Wales in the exercise of the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court with respect to children—
[F147(e)an order made by the High Court in Northern Ireland in the exercise of its inherent jurisdiction with respect to children—
F149(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F150(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F151(3)In this Part, “Part I order”—
(a)includes any order which would have been a custody order by virtue of this section in any form in which it was in force at any time before its amendment by the Children Act 1989 [F152or the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995, as the case may be]; and
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Extent InformationE3This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales and Northern Ireland onlyAmendments (Textual)F140S. 1(1)(a) substituted (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 13 para. 63(1)(a) (with Sch. 14 para. 1(1)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)F141Words in s. 1(1)(b) substituted (1.11.1996) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4), Sch. 4 para. 41(2)(a); S.I. 1996/2203, art. 3(3), Sch.F142Words in s. 1(1)(b)(iv) substituted (1.11.1996) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(4), Sch. 4 para. 41(2)(b); S.I. 1996/2203, art. 3(3), Sch.F143Words in S. 1(1) substituted (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 13 para. 62(2)(a)(with Sch. 14 para. 1(1)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)F144Words in s. 1(1)(b)(ix) substituted (S.) (25.9.1991) by Age of Legal Capacity (Scotland) Act 1991 (c. 50, SIF 49:8), ss. 10(1), 11(2), Sch. 1 para. 44.F145S. 1(1)(c) substituted (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/756, art. 12(2)(a)(i); S.R. 1996/297, para. 3F146S. 1(1)(d)(e) substituted (14.10.1991) for s. 1(1)(d) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 13 para. 63(1)(b) (with Sch. 14 para. 1(1); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)F147S. 1(1)(e) substituted (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/756, art. 12(2)(a)(ii); S.R. 1996/297, para. 3F148S. 1(2)(a) repealed (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/756, art. 15, Sch.; S.R. 1996/297, para. 3F149S. 1(2)(b) repealed (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 15 (with Sch. 14 paras. 1(1), 27(4)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)F150S. 1(2)(c) repealed (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/756, art. 15, Sch.; S.R. 1996/297, para. 3F151S. 1(3) substituted (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 13 para. 63(3) (with Sch. 14 para. 1(1)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)F152Words in s. 1(3) inserted (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/756, art. 12(2)(b); S.R. 1996/297, para. 3Marginal CitationsM221978 c. 28. M231980 c. 44. M241968 c. 49. M251985 c. 60. Chapter IIE+W Jurisdiction of Courts in England and Wales[F132 Jurisdiction: general.E+W(1)A court in England and Wales shall not have jurisdiction to make a section 1(1)(a) order with respect to a child in or in connection with matrimonial proceedings in England and Wales unless
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Subordinate Legislation MadeP1S. 43: s. 43 power exercised by S.I. 1991/1723.Part IIE+W+S+N.I. Recognition of Divorces, Annulments and Legal Separations Divorces, annulments and judicial separations granted in the British IslandsE+W+S+N.I.44 Recognition in United Kingdom of divorces, annulments and judicial separations granted in the British Islands.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Subject to section 52(4) and (5)(a) of this Act, no divorce or annulment obtained in any part of the British Islands shall be regarded as effective in any part of the United Kingdom unless granted by a court of civil jurisdiction.
Overseas divorces, annulments and legal separationsE+W+S+N.I.45 Recognition in the United Kingdom of overseas divorces, annulments and legal separations.E+W+S+N.I.[F108(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section and] to sections 51 and 52 of this Act, the validity of a divorce, annulment or legal separation obtained in a country outside the British Islands (in this Part referred to as an overseas divorce, annulment or legal separation) shall be recognised in the United Kingdom if, and only if, it is entitled to recognition—
[F109(2)Subsection (1) and the following provisions of this Part do not apply to an overseas divorce, annulment or legal separation as regards which provision as to recognition is made by Articles 14 to 20 of the Council Regulation.]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F108S. 45: words “(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section” substituted for “Subject” (1.3.2001 for E.W.S. and 30.3.2001 for N.I.) by virtue of S.I. 2001/310, reg. 9(a); S.S.I. 2001/36, reg. 4(5)(a)(b); S.I. 2001/660, reg. 8(a)F109S. 45(2) inserted (1.3.2001 for E.W.S. and 30.3.2001 for N.I.) by virtue of S.I. 2001/310, reg. 9(b); S.S.I. 2001/36, reg. 4(5)(c); S.I. 2001/660, reg. 8(b)46 Grounds for recognition.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The validity of an overseas divorce, annulment or legal separation obtained by means of proceedings shall be recognised if—
47 Cross-proceedings and divorces following legal separations.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Where there have been cross-proceedings, the validity of an overseas divorce, annulment or legal separation obtained either in the original proceedings or in the cross-proceedings shall be recognised if—
48 Proof of facts relevant to recognition.E+W+S+N.I.(1)For the purpose of deciding whether an overseas divorce, annulment or legal separation obtained by means of proceedings is entitled to recognition by virtue of section 46 and 47 of this Act, any finding of fact made (whether expressly or by implication) in the proceedings and on the basis of which jurisdiction was assumed in the proceedings shall—
SupplementalE+W+S+N.I.49 Modifications of Part II in relation to countries comprising territories having different systems of law.E+W+S+N.I.(1)In relation to a country comprising territories in which different systems of law are in force in matters of divorce, annulment or legal separation, the provisions of this Part mentioned in subsections (2) to (5) below shall have effect subject to the modifications there specified.
50 Non-recognition of divorce or annulment in another jurisdiction no bar to remarriage.E+W+S+N.I.Where, in any part of the United Kingdom—
the fact that the divorce or annulment would not be recognised elsewhere shall not preclude either party to the marriage from re-marrying in that part of the United Kingdom or cause the re-marriage of either party (wherever the re-marriage takes place) to be treated as invalid in that part.
51 Refusal of recognition.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Subject to section 52 of this Act, recognition of the validity of—
52 Provisions as to divorces, annulments etc. obtained before commencement of Part II.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The provisions of this Part shall apply—
(3)Subsections (1) and (2) above shall apply in relation to any divorce or judicial separation granted by a court of civil jurisdiction in the British Islands before the date of the commencement of this Part whether granted before or after the commencement of section 1 of the M5Recognition of Divorces and Legal Separations Act 1971.
(b)an overseas divorce which was recognised as valid under the Recognition of Divorces and Legal Separations Act 1971 and was not affected by section 16(2) of the Domicile and M6Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1973 (proceedings otherwise than in a court of law where both parties resident in United Kingdom);
(c)a divorce of which the decree was registered under section 1 of the M7Indian and Colonial Divorce Jurisdiction Act 1926;
(d)a divorce or annulment which was recognised as valid under section 4 of the M8Matrimonial Causes (War Marriages) Act 1944; and
(e)an overseas legal separation which was recognised as valid under the M9Recognition of Divorces and Legal Separations Act 1971.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Marginal CitationsM51971 c. 53. M61973 c. 45. M71926 c. 40. M81944 c. 43. M91971 c. 53 53 Effect of divorces and annulments on wills.E+WIn subsection (1) of section 18A of the M10Wills Act 1837 (effect of a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage on wills)—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Marginal CitationsM101837 c. 26. 54 Interpretation of Part II.E+W+S+N.I.(1)In this Part—
[F110“the Council Regulation” means Council Regulation (EC) No. 1347/2000 of 29th May 2000 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in matrimonial matters and in matters of parental responsibility for children of both spouses;]
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(3)Where an application under subsection (1) above is made [F112to a court] by any person other than a party to the marriage to which the application relates, the court shall refuse to hear the application if it considers that the applicant does not have a sufficient interest in the determination of that application.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F111Words in s. 55(1) substituted (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 19, s. 83, Sch. 8 para. 4(a) (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2001/774, art. 2(b)(c)F112Words in s. 55(3) inserted (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 19, s. 83, Sch. 8 para. 4(b) (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2001/774, art. 2(b)(c)[F11355A Declarations of parentage.E+W(1)Subject to the following provisions of this section, any person may apply to the High Court, a county court or a magistrates’ court for a declaration as to whether or not a person named in the application is or was the parent of another person so named.
(3)Except in a case falling within subsection (4) below, the court shall refuse to hear an application under subsection (1) above unless it considers that the applicant has a sufficient personal interest in the determination of the application (but this is subject to section 27 of the M11Child Support Act 1991).
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F113S. 55A inserted (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 19, s. 83(2) (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2001/774, art. 2(b)Marginal CitationsM111991 c. 48. [F11456 Declarations as to parentage, legitimacy or legitimation.E+W(1)Any person may apply to [F115the High Court or a countycourt] for a declaration—
(2)Any person may apply to [F115the High Court or a county court] for one (or for one or, in the alternative, the other) of the following declarations, that is to say—
(a)under section 2 or 3 of the Legitimacy Act M121976;
(b)under section 1 or 8 of the Legitimacy Act M131926; or
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F114S. 56 substituted by Family Law Reform Act 1987 (c. 42, SIF 49:7), ss. 22, 34(5)F115Words in S. 56(1)(2) substituted (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 19, s. 83, Sch. 8 para. 5(a) (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2001/774, art. 2(b)(c)F116S. 56(1)(a) repealed (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 19, s. 85, Sch. 9 Pt. IX (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2001/774, art. 2(d)Modifications etc. (not altering text)C2Words in S. 56(4) inserted (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 19, s. 83, Sch. 8 para. 5(b) (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2001/774, art. 2(b)(c)Marginal CitationsM121976 c.31(49:7).M131926 c.60(49:7).57 Declarations as to adoptions effected overseas.E+W(1)Any person whose status as an adopted child of any person depends on whether he has been adopted by that person by either—
(a)an overseas adoption as defined by section 72(2) of the M14Adoption Act 1976, or
may apply to [F117the High Court or a county court] for one (or for one or, in the alternative, the other) of the declarations mentioned in subsection (2) below.
(a)a declaration that the applicant is for the purposes of section 39 of the Adoption Act 1976 the adopted child of that person;
(a)subsection (1) above shall have effect as if for the reference to section 72(2) of that Act there were substituted a reference to section 4(3) of the M15Adoption Act 1968; and
(b)subsection (2) above shall have effect as if for the reference to section 39 of that Act there were substituted a reference to Part II of Schedule I to the M16Children Act 1975.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F117Words in s. 57(1) substituted (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 19, s. 83, Sch. 8 para. 6 (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2001/774, art. 2(b)(c)Marginal CitationsM141976 c. 36. M151968 c. 53. M161975 c. 72. 58 General provisions as to the making and effect of declarations.E+W(1)Where on an application [F118to a court] for a declaration under this Part the truth of the proposition to be declared is proved to the satisfaction of the court, the court shall make that declaration unless to do so would manifestly be contrary to public policy.
(3)[F119A] court, on the dismissal of an application for a declaration under this Part, shall not have power to make any declaration for which an application has not been made.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F118Words in s. 58(1) inserted (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 19, s. 83, Sch. 8 para. 7(a) (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2001/774, art. 2(b)(c)F119Word in s. 58(3) substituted (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 19, s. 83, Sch. 8 para. 7(b) (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2001/774, art. 2(b)(c)F120S. 58(5)(b) repealed (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 19, ss. 83(3), 85, Sch. 9 Pt. IX (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2001/774, art. 2(b)-(d)59 Provisions relating to the Attorney-General.E+W(1)On an application [F121to a court] for a declaration under this Part the court may at any stage of the proceedings, of its own motion or on the application of any party to the proceedings, direct that all necessary papers in the matter be sent to the Attorney-General.
(2)The Attorney-General, whether or not he is sent papers in relation to an application [F121to a court] for a declaration under this Part, may—
(3)Where any costs are incurred by the Attorney-General in connection with any application [F122to a court] for a declaration under this Part, the court may make such order as it considers just as to the payment of those costs by parties to the proceedings.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F121Words in s. 59(1)(2) inserted (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 19, s. 83, Sch. 8 para. 8(a) (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2001/774, art. 2(b)(c)F122Words in s. 59(3) inserted (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 19, s. 83, Sch. 8 para. 8(b) (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2001/774, art. 2(b)(c)Modifications etc. (not altering text)C3S. 59 extended (prosp.) by 1976 c. 36, s. 39(3B) (as inserted(prosp.) by 1999 c. 18, ss. 4(3), 18(3) (with s. 17(1))S. 59 applied (prosp.) by Adoption and Children Act 2002 (c. 38), s. 88(4) (with Sch. 4 paras. 1, 6-8)60 Supplementary provisions as to declarations.E+W(1)Any declaration made under this Part, and any application for such a declaration, shall be in the form prescribed by rules of court.
(c)requiring notice of an application under this Part to be served on the Attorney-General [F123and on persons who may be affected by any declaration applied for].
[F124(5)An appeal shall lie to the High Court against—
(a)the making by a magistrates’ court of a declaration under section 55A above,
(b)any refusal by a magistrates’ court to make such a declaration, or
(c)any order under subsection (6) of that section made on such a refusal.]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F123Words added by Family Law Reform Act 1987 (c. 42, SIF 49:7), ss. 33(1), 34(2)(5), Sch. 2 para. 96F124S. 60(5) inserted (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 19, s. 83(4) (with s. 83(6); S.I. 2001/774, art. 2(b)Modifications etc. (not altering text)C4S. 60 extended (prosp.) by 1976 c. 36, s. 39(3B) (as inserted (prosp.) by 1999 c. 18, ss. 4(3), 18(3) (with s. 17(1)))S. 60 applied (prosp.) by Adoption and Children Act 2002 (c. 38), s. 88(4) (with Sch. 4 paras. 1, 6-8)61 Abolition of right to petition for jactitation of marriage.E+WNo person shall after the commencement of this Part be entitled to petition the High Court or a county court for jactitation of marriage.
62 Repeal of Greek Marriages Act 1884.E+W(1)The Greek Marriages Act 1884 shall cease to have effect.
(2)Any marriage in respect of which a declaration that it was a valid marriage could before the commencement of this Part have been made under the M17Greek Marriages Act 1884 is hereby declared to have been a valid marriage; but nothing in this subsection shall affect any status or right which would not have been affected by a declaration under that Act.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Marginal CitationsM171884 c. 20. F12563. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F125S. 63 repealed (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 19, s. 85, Sch. 9 Pt. IX (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2001/774, art. 2(d)Part IVE+W+S+N.I. Miscellaneous and General64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F126E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F126S. 64 repealed by Legal Aid Act 1988 (c. 34, SIF 77:1), s. 45, Sch. 5 para. 21, Sch. 665 Amendments of Child Abduction Act 1984.E+WIn section 1(2)(b), (3)(a) and (5) of the M18Child Abduction Act 1984 (offence of abduction of child by parent etc.), for the words “a court in England and Wales” there shall be substituted the words “a court in the United Kingdom”.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Marginal CitationsM181984 c. 37. F12766. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F127S. 66 repealed (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/755 (N.I. 2), art. 185(2), Sch. 10; S.R. 1996/297, art. 2(2)Part IVE+W+S+N.I. Miscellaneous and General67 Amendments of Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The M19Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 shall be amended as follows.
“24A Power to order disclosure of child’s whereabouts.(1)Where—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Marginal CitationsM191985 c. 60. 68 Minor and consequential amendments, repeals and savings.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The enactments and orders mentioned in Schedule 1 to this Act shall have effect subject to the amendments specified in that Schedule, being minor amendments and amendments consequential on the provisions of this Act.
(a)any proceedings under section 45 of the M20Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 begun before the date of the commencement of Part III of this Act;
(4)The repeal of section 2 of the M21Legitimacy Declaration Act (Ireland) 1868 shall not affect any proceedings under that section begun before the commencement of that repeal.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Marginal CitationsM201973 c. 18. M211868 c. 20. 69 Short title, commencement and extent.E+W+S+N.I.(1)This Act may be cited as the Family Law Act 1986.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F128Words in s. 69(7) repealed (N.I.) (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/755 (N.I. 2), art. 185(2), Sch. 10; S.R. 1996/297, art. 2(2)Modifications etc. (not altering text)C5Power of appointment conferred by s. 69(3) partly exercised: 4.4.1988 appointed for all the prospective provisions of the Act except Sch. 1 para. 10(3) by S.I. 1988/375, art. 2 SCHEDULESSection 68(1).SCHEDULE 1E+W+S+N.I. Minor and Consequential Amendments ActsACTSE+W+S+N.I.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F129SAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F129Sch. 1 para. 1 repealed by Court of Session Act 1988 (c. 36, SIF 36:1), s. 52(2), Sch. 2 Pt. I The Guardianship of Infants Act 1886 (c. 27)N.I.F1302. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F130Sch. 1 para. 2 repealed (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/755 (N.I. 2), art. 185(2), Sch. 10; S.R. 1996/297, art. 2(2) The Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907 (c. 51)S3In section 6 of the Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907, after the words “Act 1973” there shall be inserted the words “and Chapter III of Part I of the Family Law Act 1986”.S The Matrimonial Proceedings (Children) Act 1958 (c. 40)S4In section 8(1) of the Matrimonial Proceedings (Children) Act 1958—S(a)for the words from “custody” to “jurisdiction” there shall be substituted the words “custody the court has power”;(b)at the end there shall be added the words “ In this subsection “child” does not include a child with respect to whom the court has made an order under section 13(6) or 14(2) of the Family Law Act 1986 ”.5In section 9(1) of the said Act of 1958, for the words from “either forthwith” to “granted therein” there shall be substituted the words “, subject to section 13(2) of the Family Law Act 1986.”S6In section 10(1) of the said Act of 1958, for the words from “custody” to “jurisdiction” there shall be substituted the words “custody the court has power”.S7In section 11(1) of that Act, for the words from “custody” to “jurisdiction” there shall be substituted the words “custody the court has power”.S The Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1966 (c. 19)S8In section 8(6) of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1966, in the definition of “sheriff”—S(a)after the word “means” there shall be inserted the words—“(a)in relation to an order under subsection (1)(a), (b) or (c) above or an order varying any such order”;
(b)at the end there shall be added the words—“(b)in relation to an order mentioned in subsection (1)(d) above or an order varying any such order, the sheriff having jurisdiction under section 9, 10 or 12 of the Family Law Act 1986.”
The Domestic and Appellate Proceedings (Restriction of Publicity) Act 1968 (c. 63)E+W9In section 2 of the Domestic and Appellate Proceedings (Restriction of Publicity) Act 1968 (restriction of publicity for certain proceedings)—E+W(a)in subsection (1) paragraph (a) shall cease to have effect and there shall be inserted at the end the following paragraph—“(d)proceedings under Part III of the Family Law Act 1986”;
(b)in subsection (3) for the words “subsection (1)(a)” there shall be substituted the words “subsection (1)(d)”. The Guardianship of Minors Act 1971 (c. 3)E+WF13110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F131Sch. 1 para. 10 repealed (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 15 (with Sch. 14 paras. 1(1), 27(4)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)F13211. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F132Sch. 1 para. 11 repealed (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 15 (with Sch. 14 paras. 1(1), 27(4)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)12In section 17 of that Act subsection (2) shall cease to have effect.E+W The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (c. 18)E+WF13313. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F133Sch. 1 para. 13 repealed (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 15 (with Sch. 14 paras. 1(1), 27(4)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)14In section 47 of that Act (declarations in respect of polygamous marriages), for subsection (3) there shall be substituted the following subsection—E+W“(3)In this section “a declaration concerning the validity of a marriage” means any declaration under Part III of the Family Law Act 1986 involving a determination as to the validity of a marriage”.
15In section 50 of that Act (matrimonial causes rules)—E+W(a)in subsection (1) at the end of paragraph (a) there shall be inserted the words “and Part III of the Family Law Act 1986”;(b)in subsection (2) in paragraph (a) for the words “38 or 45 above” there shall be substituted the words “or 38”, in paragraph (b) the words “proceedings in a county court under section 45 above or to” shall cease to have effect and in paragraph (c) the words “or to any aspect of section 47 above which is excepted by paragraph (b) above” shall cease to have effect. The Guardianship Act 1973 (c. 29)E+W+SF13416. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F134Sch. 1 para. 16 repealed (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 15 (with Sch. 14 paras. 1(1), 27(4)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)F13517. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F135Sch. 1 para. 17 repealed (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 15 (with Sch. 14 paras. 1(1), 27(4)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)18In section 10(3) of that Act, for the words from “any sheriff” to “1886” there shall be substituted the words “the sheriff court”.S The Children Act 1975 (c. 72)E+W+S19In section 33(1) of the Children Act 1975 the words “if the child is in England or Wales at the time the application is made” shall cease to have effect.E+WF13620. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+SAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F136Sch. 1 para. 20 repealed (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 15 (with Sch. 14 paras. 1(1), 27(4)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2) The Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977 (c. 15)S21In proviso (ii) to section 3(5) of the Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977 (certificate as to capacity to marry)—S(a)after the word “above” there shall be inserted the word “(a)”; and(b)at the end there shall be added the words “or (b) if no such certificate has been issued only by reason of the fact that the validity of a divorce or annulment granted by a court of civil jurisdiction in Scotland or entitled to recognition in Scotland under section 44 or 45 of the Family Law Act 1986 is not recognised in the state in which the certificate would otherwise have been issued.”22In section 26(2) of the said Act of 1977 there shall be inserted in the appropriate alphabetical position the following definition—S“ “annulment” includes any decree or declarator of nullity of marriage, however expressed.”
The Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978 (c. 22)E+WF13723. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F137Sch. 1 para. 23 repealed (14.l0.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 15 (with Sch. 14 paras. 1(1), 27(4)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)24In section 30(1) of the said Act of 1978, after the words “subject to” there shall be inserted the words “section 2 of the Family Law Act 1986 and”.E+W The Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54)E+W25In section 26(b) of the Supreme Court Act 1981 the words “or jactitation of marriage” shall cease to have effect.E+W26In paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 to that Act (business assigned to Family Division of the High Court) there shall be added at the end the following sub-paragraph—E+W“(e)applications under Part III of the Family Law Act 1986.”
The Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42)E+W27In section 32 of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (what is family business), in the definition of “matrimonial cause” for the words “judicial separation or jactitation of marriage” there shall be substituted the words “or judicial separation”.E+W The Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (c. 60)E+W+S+N.I.28In section 9 of the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (suspension of court’s powers in cases of wrongful removal), after paragraph (a) there shall be inserted the following paragraph—E+W+S+N.I.“(aa)enforcing under section 29 of the Family Law Act 1986 a custody order within the meaning of Chapter V of Part I of that Act;”.
29In section 20(2) of the said Act of 1985 (suspension of court’s powers), after paragraph (a) there shall be inserted the following paragraph—E+W+S+N.I.“(aa)in the case of proceedings under section 29 of the Family Law Act 1986 for the enforcement of a custody order within the meaning of Chapter V of Part I of that Act, enforce that order;”.
30In section 27(1) of the said Act of 1985 (interpretation), in the definition of “custody order” after the word “means” there shall be inserted the words “(unless the contrary intention appears)”.E+W+S+N.I.31In paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 of the said Act of 1985 (custody orders in Scotland), after sub-paragraph (ii) there shall be inserted the following sub-paragraph—E+W+S+N.I.“(iia)an order freeing a child for adoption made under section 18 of the Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978”
ORDERSN.I. The Matrimonial Causes (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 S.I. 1978/1045 (N.I. 15)N.I.F13832. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F138Sch. 1 para. 32 repealed (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/755 (N.I. 2), art. 185(2), Sch. 10; S.R. 1996/297, art. 2(2) The Domestic Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 S.I. 1980/563 (N.I. 5)N.I.F13933. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F139Sch. 1 para. 33 repealed (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/755 (N.I. 2), art. 185(2), Sch. 10; S.R. 1996/297 art. 2(2)34In Article 32(1) of that Order, for the words “Without prejudice” there shall be substituted the words “Subject to section 19 of the Family Law Act 1986 and without prejudice”.N.I.Section 68(2).SCHEDULE 2E+W+S+N.I. RepealsChapterShort titleExtent of repeal31 & 32 Vict. c. 20.The Legitimacy Declaration Act (Ireland) 1868.Section 2.47 & 48 Vict. c. 20.The Greek Marriages Act 1884.The whole Act.49 & 50 Vict. c. 27.The Guardianship of Infants Act 1886.In section 9, the words from “court within” to “reside”.16 & 17 Geo.5. c. 40.Indian and Colonial Divorce Jurisdiction Act 1926.The whole Act.3 & 4 Geo. 6. c. 35.Indian and Colonial Divorce Jurisdiction Act 1940.The whole Act.7 & 8 Geo. 6. c. 43.Matrimonial Causes (War Marriages) Act 1944.The whole Act.10 & 11 Geo. 6. c. 30.Indian Independence Act 1947.Section 17.11 & 12 Geo. 6. c. 3.Burma Independence Act 1947.Section 4(3).11 & 12 Geo. 6. c. 7.Ceylon Independence Act 1947.Section 3.In Schedule 2, paragraph 9.14 Geo. 6. c. 20.Colonial and Other Territories (Divorce Jurisdiction) Act 1950.The whole Act.14 Geo. 6. c. 37.The Maintenance Orders Act 1950.Section 7.6 & 7 Eliz. 2. c. 40.The Matrimonial Proceedings (Children) Act 1958.Section 13.8 & 9 Eliz. 2. c. 52.Cyprus Act 1960.In the Schedule, paragraph 14.8 & 9 Eliz. 2. c. 55.Nigeria Independence Act 1960.In Schedule 2, paragraph 14.9 & 10 Eliz. 2. c. 16.Sierra Leone Independence Act 1961.In Schedule 3, paragraph 15.10 & 11 Eliz. 2. c. 1.Tanganyika Independence Act 1961.In Schedule 2, paragraph 15.10 & 11 Eliz. 2. c. 23.South Africa Act 1962.In Schedule 3, paragraph 9.10 & 11 Eliz. 2. c. 40.Jamaica Independence Act 1962.In Schedule 2, paragraph 14.10 & 11 Eliz. 2. c. 54.Trinidad and Tobago Independence Act 1962.In Schedule 2, paragraph 14.10 & 11 Eliz. 2. c. 57.Uganda Independence Act 1962.In Schedule 3, paragraph 13.1963 c. 54.Kenya Independence Act 1963.Section 7.1964 c. 46.Malawi Independence Act 1964.Section 6.1964 c. 65.Zambia Independence Act 1964.Section 7.1966 c. 19.The Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1966.In section 8(2), the words “made in a consistorial action”.1966 c. 29.Singapore Act 1966.Section 2.1968 c. 63.The Domestic and Appellate Proceedings (Restriction of Publicity) Act 1968.Section 2(1)(a).1969 c. 29.Tanzania Act 1969.Section 2.In section 4(3), the words “or the Divorce Jurisdiction Acts”.Section 7(1).1971 c. 3.The Guardianship of Minors Act 1971.Section 15(3) to (6).Section 17(2).1971 c. 53.Recognition of Divorces and Legal Separations Act 1971.The whole Act.1973 c. 18.The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973.Section 45.In section 50(2), in paragraph (b), the words “proceedings in a county court under section 45 above or to” and, in paragraph (c), the words “or to any aspect of section 47 above which is excepted by paragraph (b) above”.1973 c. 29.The Guardianship Act 1973.In section 1(6), the words from “except that” to the end.In section 2(1), the words “15”, “and section 15(3) to (6)” and “they are”.Section 5(3).In Schedule 2, in Part I, paragraph 3, and in Part II, the text of section 15(3) to (6) of the Guardianship of Minors Act 1971.1973 c. 45.Domicile and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1973.Section 2.Sections 15 and 16.1973 c. 48.The Pakistan Act 1973.In section 4(5), the words from the beginning to “1940, and”.1975 c. 72.The Children Act 1975.In section 33(1), the words from “if” to the end.In section 53(1), the words from “but where” to the end.Section 54.In section 100(8), the words “or 42”.1981 c. 54.The Supreme Court Act 1981.In section 26(b), the words “or jactitation of marriage”.1984 c. 42.The Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984.In Schedule 1, paragraph 14.1985 c. 73.The Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985.Section 16.PreviousNextBack to topOptions/HelpPrint OptionsPrint The Whole ActPDF The Whole ActWeb page The Whole ActLegislation is available in different versions:Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. 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