Matrimonial Causes Act 1973

[^c8895671]: S. 24D and sidenote inserted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 4; S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8895801]: Ss. 25, 25A substituted for s. 25 by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 3, 48(2)

[^c8895811]: Words in s. 25(1) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 5(a); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8895821]: Words in s. 25(2) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 5(b); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8895831]: Words in s. 25(2)(h) omitted (1.8.1996) by virtue of 1995 c. 26, s. 166(2); S.I. 1996/1675, art. 3(b)

[^c8895981]: Ss. 25, 25A substituted for s. 25 by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 3, 48(2)

[^c8895991]: Words in s. 25A(1) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, ss. 19, 89, Sch. 3 para. 6; S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896051]: S. 25B inserted (1.8.1996 with effect as mentioned in S.I. 1996/1675, art. 4) by 1995 c. 26, s. 166(1); S.I. 1996/1675, art. 3(b)

[^c8896061]: Words in s. 25B(1)(a)(b) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 1(2); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896091]: S. 25B(2) repealed (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, 88, Sch. 4 para. 1(3), Sch. 13 Pt. II; S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896101]: Word in s. 25B(3) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 1(4); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896111]: Words in s. 25B(4) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 1(5)(a); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896121]: Words in s. 25B(4) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 1(5)(b); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896151]: S. 25B(5) substituted (11.11.1999 for certain puropses and otherwise 1.12.2000) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 1(6); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896161]: Words in s. 25B(6) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 1(7)(a); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896171]: Words in s. 25B(6)(a) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 1(7)(b); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896181]: Words in s. 25B(7) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 1(8)(a); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896191]: Words in s. 25B(7) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 1(8)(b); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896201]: Words in s. 25B(7) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, ss. 21, Sch. 4 para. 1(8)(c); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896211]: S. 25B(7A)-(7C) inserted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 1(9); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896411]: S. 25C inserted (1.8.1996 with effect as mentioned in S.I. 1996/1675) by 1995 c. 26, s. 166(1); S.I. 1996/1675, art. 3(b)

[^c8896421]: Word in s. 25C(1) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 2(2); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896431]: Words in s. 25C(2)(a) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(a)(i); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896441]: Word in s. 25C(2)(a) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(a)(ii); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896451]: Words in s. 25C(2)(c) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 2(3)(b); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896461]: Words in s. 25C(3) substituted (11.11.1999 for certain puurposes and otherwise 1.12.2000) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 2(4)(a); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896471]: Words in s. 25C(3) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 2(4)(b); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896481]: S. 25C(4) inserted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 2(5); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896721]: S. 25D inserted (27.6.1996 in relation to the insertion of s. 25D(2)(3)(4) and 1.8.1996 otherwise) by 1995 c. 26, s. 166(1); S.I. 1995/1675, art. 3

[^c8896741]: S. 25D(1) applied (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1984 c. 42, s. 21(3) (as amended by 1999 c. 30, s. 22(5); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2)

[^c8896751]: Words in s. 25D(2) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 3(3)(a); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896761]: Words in s. 25D(2)(a) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 3(3)(b); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896771]: S. 25D(2)(ab) inserted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 3(3)(c); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896781]: S. 25D(2)(ba) inserted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 3(3)(d); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896791]: S. 25D(2)(c)(d) repealed (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, ss. 21, 88, Sch. 4 para. 3(3)(e), Sch. 13 Pt. II; S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896811]: S. 25D(2)(e) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 3(3)(f); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896821]: Words in s. 25D(2) repealed (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, ss. 21, 88, Sch. 4 para. 3(3)(g), Sch. 13 Pt. II; S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896831]: S. 25D(2A)-(2C) inserted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 3(4); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896841]: S. 25D(3)(4) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. 4 para. 3(1)(5); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8896851]: 1993 c. 48.

[^c8896861]: 1988 c. 1

[^c8897071]: S. 27(1) substituted by Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 (c. 22), ss. 63(1), 89(2)

[^c8897091]: S. 27(3)(3A)(3B) substituted for s. 27(3)(4) by Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 (c. 22), ss. 63(2), 89(2)

[^c8897101]: S. 27(3) substituted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 4, 48(2)

[^c8897111]: Words substituted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 46(1), 48(3), Sch. 1 para. 12(a)

[^c8897131]: Words substituted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 46(1), 48(2), Sch. 1 para. 12(b

[^c8897151]: Words substituted by Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 (c. 22), ss. 63(3), 89(2)

[^c8897161]: S. 27(6A)(6B) inserted by Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 (c. 22), ss. 63(4), 89(2)

[^c8897171]: S. 27(6B) substituted by Family Law Reform Act 1987 (c. 42, SIF 49:7), ss. 33(1), Sch. 2 para. 52

[^c8897181]: S. 27(8) repealed by Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 (c. 22), s. 89(2), Sch. 3

[^c8897341]: S. 28(1) extended by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 21(c), 48(2)

[^c8897351]: Words substituted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 5(1), 48(2)

[^c8897361]: S. 28(1A) inserted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 5(2), 48(2)

[^c8897371]: S. 28(2) extended by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 21(c), 48(2)

[^c8897381]: Words inserted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 5(3), 48(2)

[^c8897681]: S. 29 extended by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 21(d), 48(2)

[^c8897721]: Words in s. 29(2) inserted (5.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/623, art. 2, Sch. 1 para. 1

[^c8897731]: Words in s. 29(2)(a) substituted (1.9.1997) by 1996 c. 56, s. 582(1)(4), Sch. 37 Pt. II para. 136; S.I. 1997/1623, art. 2

[^c8897741]: Words substituted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 5(4), 48(2)

[^c8897751]: S. 29(5)-(8) inserted (5.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/623, art. 2, Sch. 1 para. 2

[^c8897761]: Words in s. 29(5)(a)(7)(8)(a) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by 2000 c. 19, ss. 26, 86(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(2)(a) (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.

[^c8897771]: Words in s. 29(5)(a)(b)(ii)(6)(b) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by 2000 c. 19, ss. 26, 86(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(2)(b) (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2003/192; art. 3, Sch.

[^c8897801]: Words in s. 29(6)(b) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by 2000 c. 19, ss. 26, 86(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(2)(c)(d) (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.

[^c8897831]: Words in s. 29(7) repealed (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by 2000 c. 19, ss. 85, 86(2), Sch. 9 Pt. I (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.

[^c8897891]: S. 29(8)(b) and word repealed (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by 2000 c. 19, ss. 85, 86(2), Sch. 9 Pt. I (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.

[^c8897901]: S. 30 extended except para. (b), by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 21(e), 48(2)

[^c8899341]: S. 31(1) extended by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 21(f), 48(2)

[^c8899351]: Words inserted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 6(2), 48(2)

[^c8899361]: S. 31(2)(a)–(d) extended by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 21(f), 48(2)

[^c8899401]: S. 31(2)(dd) inserted (1.8.1996) by 1995 c. 26, s. 166(3)(a); S.I. 1996/1675, art. 3(b)

[^c8899411]: S. 31(2)(f) inserted by Matrimonial Homes and Property Act 1981 (c. 24, SIF 49:5), s. 8(2)(a)

[^c8899421]: S. 31(2)(f) extended by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 21(f), 48(2)

[^c8899431]: S. 31(2)(g) inserted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 7(1)(2); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8899441]: S. 31(2A) inserted by Administration of Justice Act 1982 (c. 53, SIF 37), ss. 51, 77(1)

[^c8899451]: S. 31(2B) inserted (1.8.1996) by 1995 c. 26, s. 166(3)(b); S.I. 1996/1675, art. 3(b)

[^c8899461]: S. 31(3)(5) extended by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 21(f), 48(2)

[^c8899471]: S. 31(4A)-(4C) inserted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 7(1)(3); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8899491]: Words in s. 31(5) inserted (1.11.1998) by 1996 c. 27, s. 66(1), Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 16(5)(a) (with Sch. 9 para. 5); S.I. 1998/2572, art. 3

[^c8899501]: Words in s. 31(5) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise)by 1999 c. 30, s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 7(1)(4)(a); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8899511]: Words in s. 31(5) substituted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 7(1)(4)(b); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8899521]: Words in s. 31(5) inserted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 7(1)(4)(c); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8899531]: S. 31(6) amended by Forfeiture Act 1982 (c. 34, SIF 116:1, 2), ss. 3(2)(b), 7(3)

[^c8899541]: S. 31(6) extended by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 21(f), 48(2)

[^c8899551]: S. 31(6) amended by Inheritance (Provisions for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (c. 63), s. 18

[^c8899561]: Words substituted by Matrimonial Homes and Property Act 1981 (c. 24, SIF 49:5), s. 8(2)(b)

[^c8899571]: S. 31(7) substituted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 6(3), 48(2)

[^c8899581]: S. 31(7)–(10) extended by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 21(f), 48(2)

[^c8899591]: Words in s. 31(7)(a) inserted (1.11.1998) by 1996 c. 27, s. 66(1), Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 16(6)(b) (with Sch. 9 para. 5); S.I. 1998/2572, art. 3

[^c8899601]: S. 31(7A)-(7F) inserted (1.11.1998) by 1996 c. 27, s. 66(1), Sch. 8 Pt. I para. 16(7) (with Sch. 9 para. 5); S.I. 1998/2572, art. 3 (subject to art. 4)

[^c8899611]: S. 31(7B)(ba) inserted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 7(1)(5); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8899621]: S. 31(7G) inserted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 7(1)(6)

[^c8899651]: S. 31(10) inserted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 6(4), 48(2)

[^c8899671]: S. 31(11)-(14) inserted (5.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/623, art. 2, Sch. 1 para. 3

[^c8899681]: S. 31(15) inserted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 7(1)(7); S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8900211]: Words in s. 31(11)(c)(12)(a)(c) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by 2000 c. 19, ss. 26, 86(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(3)(a) (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.

[^c8900221]: Words in s. 31(11) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by virtue of 2000 c. 19, ss. 26, 86(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(3)(b) (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.

[^c8900301]: S. 32 extended by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 21(g), 48(2)

[^c8900331]: S. 33 extended by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 21(h), 48(2)

[^c8900361]: S. 33(A) and cross heading inserted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 7, 48(2)

[^c8900411]: S. 33A and cross heading inserted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 7, 48(2)

[^c8900421]: Words in definition of “order for financial relief” in s. 33A(3) inserted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 8; S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8900561]: Words substituted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 46(1), 48(3), Sch. 1 para. 13(a)

[^c8900591]: S. 36(1) amended by Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (c. 63), s. 18

[^c8900601]: S. 36(1) amended by Forfeiture Act 1982 (c. 34, SIF 116:1, 2), ss. 3(2)(b), 7(3)

[^c8900691]: Words in s. 37 inserted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 9; S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2(e)

[^c8900721]: S. 38 extended by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 21(i), 48(2)

[^c8900761]: S. 39 extended by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 21(j), 48(2)

[^c8900771]: Words substituted by Insolvency Act 1985 (c. 65, SIF 66), ss. 235, 236, Sch. 8 para. 23, Sch. 9 para. 11(2)

[^c8900781]: Words substituted by virtue of Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45, SIF 66), ss. 439(2), 440, 441, Sch 14

[^c8900791]: 1986 c.45(66).

[^c8900801]: S. 40 extended by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 21(k), 48(2)

[^c8900821]: S. 40A inserted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 10; S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8900971]: S. 42 repealed (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 12 para. 32, Sch.15 (with Sch. 14 paras. 1(1), 27(4)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)

[^c8901071]: S. 43 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)

[^c8901121]: S. 44 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)

[^c8901131]: S. 45 repealed by Family Law Act 1986 (c. 55, SIF 49:3), ss. 68(2), 69, Sch. 2

[^c8901141]: S. 46 repealed by Domicile and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1973 (c. 45), s. 17(2), Sch. 6

[^c8901191]: Words in s. 47(1) substituted (8.1.1996) by 1995 c. 42, ss. 8, 16(2), Sch. para. 3(a) (with s. 8(1)(3))

[^c8901201]: S. 47(2)(dd) inserted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 46(1), 48(3), Sch. 1 para. 15

[^c8901211]: Words substituted by Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 (c. 22), s. 89(2), Sch. 2 para. 39 (with saving for an application made before 1.2.1981 under Matrimonial Proceedings (Magistrates' Courts) Act 1960 (c. 48)); S.I. 1979/731, Sch. 2 para. 8

[^c8901221]: 1978 c. 22.

[^c8901241]: S. 47(4) substituted (8.1.1996) by 1995 c. 42, ss. 8, 16(2), Sch. para. 3(b) (with s. 8(1)(3))

[^c8901911]: S. 50 repealed (14.10.1991) by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), s. 46(3), Sch. 3; S.I. 1991/1211, art. 2

[^c8901931]: S. 51 repealed (14.10.1991) by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), s. 46(3), Sch. 3; S.I. 1991/1211, art.2

[^c8902231]: Definition repealed by Children Act 1975 (c. 72), Sch. 4 Pt. I as respects things done, or events occurring, after 31.12.1975

[^c8902241]: Words repealed by Children Act 1975 (c. 72), Sch. 4 Pt. I as respects things done, or events occurring, after 31.12.1975

[^c8902251]: Words in s. 52(1) substituted (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 12 para. 33 (with Sch. 14 para. 1(1)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)

[^c8902271]: Definition in s. 52(1) 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)

[^c8902281]: Definition in s. 52(1) inserted (5.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/623, art. 2, Sch. 1 para. 4

[^c8902291]: S. 52(2)(aa) substituted for word in s. 52(2) (1.11.1999 for specified purposes and otherwise 1.12.2000) by 1999 c. 30, s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 11; S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2

[^c8902361]: Words in s. 52(1) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by 2000 c. 19, ss. 26, 86(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(4) (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.

[^c8902411]: 1965 c. 72.

[^c8902421]: S. 54(1)(b) repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1977 (c. 18), Sch. 1 Pt. VII

[^c8902431]: Words substituted by virtue of Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30), s. 25(2)

[^c8902441]: 1978 c. 30.

[^c8902451]: Power of appointment conferred by s. 55(2) fully exercised: 1.1.1974 appointed by S.I. 1973/1972, art. 2

[^c8902461]: Words repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1977 (c. 18), Sch. 1 Pt. VII

[^c8902471]: Words substituted by virtue of Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30), s. 25(2)

[^c8902481]: 1965 c. 72.

[^c8902491]: 1970 c. 45.

[^c8902501]: 1925 c. 49.

[^c8902511]: 1882 c. 75.

[^c8902521]: 1967 c. 75.

[^c8902541]: 1959 c. 72.

[^c8902551]: 1958 c. 40.

[^c8902561]: The text of Sch. 2 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^c8902571]: Sch. 2 para. 1 repealed by Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37), s. 152(4), Sch. 7

[^c8902581]: 1945 c. 16.

[^c8902591]: 1950 c. 37.

[^c8902601]: 1950 c. 37.

[^c8902611]: 1970 c. 31.

[^c8902621]: 1971 c. 32.

[^c8902631]: 1959 c. 22.

[^c8902641]: 1970 c. 45.

[^c8902651]: Sch. 2 para. 5(1) repealed by Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (c. 63), s. 26(3), Sch.

[^c8902661]: Sch. 2 para. 6 repealed by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 46(3), 48(2), Sch. 3

[^c8902671]: 1968 c. 63.

[^c8902681]: Sch. 2 para. 7(2)(3) repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1977 (c. 18), Sch. 1 Pt. VII

[^c8902691]: 1969 c. 46.

[^c8902701]: Sch. 2 para. 9 repealed by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5), Sch. 6

[^c8902711]: Sch. 2 para. 10(1) repealed by Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37), s. 152(4), Sch. 7

[^c8902721]: 1958 c. 39.

[^c8902761]: Sch. 2 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).

[^c8902771]: Sch. 2 para. 12 repealed by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 46(3), 48(2), Sch. 3

[^c8902781]: 1971 c. 32

[^c8902791]: Sch. 3 repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1977 (c. 18), Sch. Pt. VII

[^key-05285c95da55beacad742c1fa14643da]: S. 23(7) inserted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 20(5) (with s. 8(4)-(6)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

[^key-06b385e0ccb94806bf7767fd793df7aa]: Sch. 1 para. 8 omitted (6.4.2022) by virtue of Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 33(a) (with s. 8(4)(5)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

[^key-09bdef8b3a1ee1f108b4c9eaf4c940f9]: Words in s. 13(3) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 13(5)(a) (with s. 8(6)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

[^key-0b0e1ddb919ccb06592ac863da620c54]: Words in s. 10A(2) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 11(c)(i) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

[^key-0b418e60b8b4eadbcf56810071859861]: Words in s. 10(4) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 10(d)(i) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

[^key-0da9bbb62503f1d6578f9efb4bd395b8]: Word in s. 11(a)(ii) substituted (27.2.2023) by Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 (c. 28), s. 7(1), Sch. para. 3 (with s. 8); S.I. 2023/88, reg. 2 (with regs. 3-17)

[^key-0e690ba1cc3e545d21e1b8a465ae09ea]: S. 38(4) omitted (22.4.2014) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 64(4); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-0ef65c791dc319ae4bfe71e9e1a3c4eb]: Words in s. 24E(2) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 24(3); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

[^key-118459518a350f8e677b621bedda94ec]: Words in s. 17(3) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), ss. 2(4)(a), 8(1)(8) (with s. 8(5)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

[^key-120417327890727ae3e3f3dc73591db5]: S. 22ZA inserted (1.4.2013) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 49(2), 151(1); S.I. 2013/773, art. 2

[^key-128ab241af3316eb012564f53881b438]: Word in s. 31(7D) substituted (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(8)(a), 139(4)