Family Law Act 1996

[^c12124121]: 1978 c. 22.

[^c12124131]: 1967 c. 75.

[^c12124141]: 1981 c. 24.

[^c12124151]: 1978 c. 30.

[^c12124161]: Sch. 10 partly in force; Sch. 10 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 67(3); Sch. 10 in force for certain purposes at 21.3.1997 by S.I. 1997/1077, art. 2; Sch. 10 in force for certain purposes at 1.10.1997 by S.I. 1997/1892, art. 3

[^c12124171]: Sch. 10 extends to England and Wales only except that the repeal of Domestic and Appellate Proceedings (Restriction of Publicity) Act 1968 (c. 63, SIF 39:1) s. 2(1)(b) extends also to Scotland see s. 66(4)(b).

[^c12122411]: 1988 c. 34.

[^c12122421]: 1978 c. 22.

[^c12122431]: 1989 c. 41.

[^c12122441]: 1973 c. 18.

[^c12122451]: 1989 c. 41.

[^key-46de1a88caefb5073033f561824b1a61]: S. 62(7)(c) and word inserted (15.7.2011) by The Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1740), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 5(a)

[^key-a686b141e3a81beed02679ef4e4aae86]: S. 62(8) inserted (15.7.2011) by The Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1740), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 5(b)

[^key-989e42ff78ae3cdc509589123a84bb37]: S. 62(7)(b)(ii) repealed (15.7.2011) by The Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1740), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 Pt. 3

[^key-ab20ebb8fcf6e6c208555b8ee4b69a0c]: Words in s. 30(4)(b) substituted (15.10.2013 for E., 5.11.2013 for W.) by Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 (c. 3), s. 12, Sch. para. 6; S.I. 2013/2622, art. 2; S.I. 2013/2861, art. 2

[^key-49db26a420613abfdcb622ea7d1434e9]: Word in s. 45(2)(c) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 130; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-d03c93e5b8fb8d9f7e105793ceac9b03]: Words in s. 46(5) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 131; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-6221eb8cbf9f8ffb75f609905db64b34]: Words in s. 47(11) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 132(a); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-081becde760c174f25c9da1dd50ab6c5]: Words in s. 47(12) omitted (22.4.2014) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 132(b); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-b3a97ca894a7978cd86a1c0dda2cec30]: S. 50 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 133; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-4c182994cbe8add52415dd2f91d5286c]: S. 51 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 134; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-d1467a027f4e106ab228bc2b21cfd7db]: Words in s. 57(1) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 135(2); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-ca292da5bbfec26111415561e8b52137]: S. 57(2)-(12) omitted (22.4.2014) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 135(3); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-336deccb5094fd53652d89ceb59b3d81]: S. 59 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 136; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-73292a251c4a8a65e539a9d188ff2253]: S. 61 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 137; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-a2bddb3e07d910b4ff8ea086683f21df]: S. 63(1): in definition "the relevant judicial authority" para. (aa) substituted for paras. (b)(c) (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 138; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-2458e796c675c4d502a8f39809b879f0]: Words in s. 63M(1) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 139(2); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-f16ce890c74841cfd0d111fbccc70568]: S. 63M(2)-(4) omitted (22.4.2014) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 139(3); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-38e983d627b4374a5debbf36ce0ef6f0]: S. 63N repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 140; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-42e6606bd93a903c634f0121e7bf26c9]: S. 63P repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 141; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-7e52234c22f2b4dc6bfc12b6ec00be36]: Words in s. 63S substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 142; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-6e7540649d3e51654dc362304a4fea58]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 1 substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 144(2); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-b72bdc1871f7e1e2c3c08ff20af6f4e4]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 1(b) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 144(3); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-fee12e1ccb5c7fc867c8b36d345efcab]: Definition in Sch. 7 para. 1 substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 145; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-f5152dd4a2afc618665a090d8b3197a0]: Sch. 8 para. 49 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 99 Table; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-f4fc69b61942eb79f8f73428eb80de88]: Words in Sch. 10 repealed (13.5.2014) by the virtue of Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(2)(j), 139(4)

[^key-c64b383248d0cdd68ed3e3674c45205a]: Sch. 8 Pt. I repealed (except for paras. 4, 16(1)(5)(a)(6)(b)(7)) (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(2)(e), 139(4)

[^key-69388deffefd9ea71dc5ee56fc4c7e3e]: Pt. II repealed (except for s. 22) (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(1), 139(4)

[^key-2dc30a7289653111191c5c46fd0ff1e9]: Sch. 1 repealed (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(1), 139(4)

[^key-0f9d0fb8db63840b5bf2d776567830fb]: Sch. 2 repealed (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(1), 139(4)

[^key-a9dec2ace9e806a69f47008bfbd4667b]: Sch. 3 repealed (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(1), 139(4)

[^key-cd7da0ba1136cfbe9f15eb57b9d2c47d]: Words in s. 1 substituted (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(4), 139(4) (with s. 18(6))

[^key-83a4cb76bc79405a5d7fd704c40554da]: Words in s. 1 heading substituted (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(4), 139(4) (with s. 18(6))

[^key-93a98f7544a1381fbb4879b4abb7eaa5]: S. 1(c) repealed (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(2)(a), 139(4)

[^key-636a8d536769fcfe56ff613c65981635]: S. 1(d) repealed (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(2)(a), 139(4)

[^key-64f8a8bba93ca29f4ab37b2de9e27a68]: S. 63(2)(a) repealed (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(2)(b), 139(4)

[^key-e0d3afcad5538ff51e602ae578219abc]: S. 64(1)(a) repealed (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(2)(c), 139(4)

[^key-785f0f0acddd667874773f458e7eae35]: Words in s. 65(5) repealed (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(2)(d), 139(4)

[^key-e43773e13e6dbd47f5d1b5830d121fe6]: Sch. 9 para. 1 repealed (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(2)(f), 139(4)

[^key-9d10a8edaf1303878040a91bc274fa4b]: Sch. 9 para. 2 repealed (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(2)(f), 139(4)

[^key-cbd09e12204e673337f11a9a16f004ad]: Definitions in Sch. 9 para. 4 repealed (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(2)(f), 139(4)

[^key-7963673c0c8b0924bdcf246d34963712]: S. 63CA inserted (16.6.2014) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), ss. 120(2), 185(1) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93, 120(6)(7)); S.I. 2014/949, art. 5(a) (with art. 10)

[^key-0208db618dc38c08a782bfca0225f0f8]: S. 63E(1)(2) substituted for s. 63E(1)-(3) (16.6.2014) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), ss. 120(3), 185(1) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93, 120(6)); S.I. 2014/949, art. 5(a) (with art. 10)

[^key-ad6259b65f7dea1e44e297d667ff2e9b]: S. 63G(6)(7) repealed (16.6.2014) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), ss. 120(5)(a), 185(1) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93, 120(6)); S.I. 2014/949, art. 5(a) (with art. 10)

[^key-2ef076485961eccbc53281e16c387354]: S. 63H repealed (16.6.2014) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), ss. 120(5)(b), 185(1) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93, 120(6)); S.I. 2014/949, art. 5(a) (with art. 10)

[^key-58c62303f38730f0b37c5eac99452cb4]: S. 63I repealed (16.6.2014) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), ss. 120(5)(c), 185(1) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93, 120(6)); S.I. 2014/949, art. 5(a) (with art. 10)

[^key-b4dfd350a56dbc5bcc19eda757d391e6]: Words in s. 63J(2) substituted (16.6.2014) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), ss. 120(4), 185(1) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93, 120(6)); S.I. 2014/949, art. 5(a) (with art. 10)

[^key-98bd702f18a6f94bad9ba896bb1f8a69]: S. 63J(1) repealed (16.6.2014) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), ss. 120(5)(d), 185(1) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93, 120(6)); S.I. 2014/949, art. 5(a) (with art. 10)

[^key-d5b3dc20fd3910fb2499f5e3e3d238f7]: Words in s. 63K(1) repealed (16.6.2014) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), ss. 120(5)(e), 185(1) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93, 120(6)); S.I. 2014/949, art. 5(a) (with art. 10)

[^key-72986b51a15b34cfc9653ac187f5ca39]: S. 63L(4)(a) repealed (16.6.2014) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), ss. 120(5)(f), 185(1) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93, 120(6)); S.I. 2014/949, art. 5(a) (with art. 10)

[^key-39580cd1d2f53bb6e554cbbfb19804cb]: S. 63(2)(ia) inserted (17.7.2015) by Serious Crime Act 2015 (c. 9), s. 88(1), Sch. 4 para. 17; S.I. 2015/1428, reg. 2(c)(iii)

[^key-a0760499b2af3d095c8747bbc9b21e76]: Words in s. 63(2)(h) substituted (3.1.2019) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (Remedial) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1413), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 12

[^key-cf76cfbe62b05550c1eec4b3dba13801]: Words in s. 62(1)(a) substituted (2.12.2019) by The Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1458), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 19

[^key-926e8f2823285dc59bfd13833d86bb89]: Sch. 7 para. 2(2)(a) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 54(2); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

[^key-c724e26ee8841d574be08fe2e3e93fcc]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 12(a) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 54(3)(a); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

[^key-ac9ee3bab2036a8ddd541819399cc24c]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 12(a) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 54(3)(b); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

[^key-f088ce6225f327a9be62bb427ad83d4e]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 13(1) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 54(4); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

[^key-d86790deec7e209cb93d2c1cc684c9b4]: Sch. 7 para. 13A and cross-heading inserted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 54(5); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

[^key-26f3315e5d8c3931891977132943f12f]: S. 30(4)(b): comma substituted for word (1.12.2022) by The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1166), regs. 1(1), 24(2)(a)

[^key-46098a4d0e88c37125cff55c9209914c]: Words in s. 30(4)(b) inserted (1.12.2022) by The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1166), regs. 1(1), 24(2)(b)

[^key-a04f1a179d70d59e9589a7699a031047]: Word in Sch. 7 para. 1 omitted (1.12.2022) by virtue of The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1166), regs. 1(1), 24(3)(a)(i)

[^key-beaf0f22e17372323dd8f3efff73bd3c]: Word in Sch. 7 para. 1 inserted (1.12.2022) by The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1166), regs. 1(1), 24(3)(a)(ii)

[^key-4fef5aebba712a05268a8458c513bb97]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 1 inserted (1.12.2022) by The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1166), regs. 1(1), 24(3)(a)(iii)

[^key-2465c4cb82632146326ab61217189e16]: Sch. 7 para. 7(7) inserted (1.12.2022) by The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1166), regs. 1(1), 24(3)(b)(ii)

[^key-86fb22ebb893761e3513522c71579983]: Sch. 7 para. 7(1): comma substituted for word (1.12.2022) by The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1166), regs. 1(1), 24(3)(b)(i)(aa)

[^key-c2883ea0b54d4f19193f4d4b79edd96f]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 7(1) inserted (1.12.2022) by The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1166), regs. 1(1), 24(3)(b)(i)(bb)

[^key-b2c41fd91522707f7439c4da8da8438c]: Words in s. 42A(5)(b) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-04bcfd856da273752d258c8c014db1fb]: Words in s. 63CA(5)(b) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-88ec400336f412d67c010092ef6a58a4]: S. 63(2)(k) inserted (27.11.2024 until the end of the specified period on 24.11.2026 for E.W. in relation to specified areas, 5.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 26.11.2025 in relation to the specified area, 11.3.2025 until the end of the specified period on 24.11.2026 in relation to the specified areas, 28.4.2025 until the end of the specified period on 24.11.2026 in relation to the specified areas) by Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (c. 17), ss. 52(2), 90(6); S.I. 2024/1191, regs. 1(2)(g), 2, 3(1) (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/261, regs. 1(2)(f), 2, 3 (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/319, regs. 1(2)(f), 2, 3 (with reg. 4); S.I. 2025/515, regs. 1(3)(e)(f), 2 (with reg. 3) (as amended (21.11.2025) by S.I. 2025/1222, regs. 1(2), 2, 3, 4 and (25.3.2026) by S.I. 2026/342, regs. 1(2), 2, 3, 4)

Occupation orders where applicant has estate or interest etc. or has home rights.

Power to extend jurisdiction to magistrates' courts

Neither spouse or civil partner entitled to occupy.

One cohabitant or former cohabitant with no existing right to occupy.

Supplementary provisions.

Offence of breaching non-molestation order

Actions by mortgagees: joining connected persons as parties.

Interpretation of Part IV.

Forced marriage protection orders

Jurisdiction of courts: Part 4A

Forced marriage protection orders

Forced marriage protection orders

Forced marriage protection orders

Jurisdiction of courts: Part 4A

Power to extend jurisdiction to magistrates' courts

Jurisdiction of courts: Part 4A

Power to extend jurisdiction to magistrates' courts

Contempt proceedings.

Interpretation of Part IV.

Contempt proceedings: Part 4A

Contempt proceedings: Part 4A

Transfer of certain tenancies.

Magistrates’ courts.

Magistrates’ courts.

Interpretation of Part IV.

Provision for separate representation for children.

Interpretation of Part IV.

Forced marriage protection orders

Jurisdiction of courts: Part 4A

Power to extend jurisdiction to magistrates' courts

Contempt proceedings: Part 4A

Provision for separate representation for children.

One cohabitant or former cohabitant with no existing right to occupy.

Additional provisions that may be included in certain occupation orders.

Leave of court required for applications by children under sixteen.

Actions by mortgagees: service of notice on certain persons.

Interpretation of Part IV.

Forced marriage protection orders

Ex parte orders: Part 4A

Arrest under attached powers

Contents of orders

Jurisdiction of courts: Part 4A

Power to extend jurisdiction to magistrates' courts

Contempt proceedings: Part 4A

Guidance

Provision for separate representation for children.

Offence of breaching order

63CA

• (1) A person who without reasonable excuse does anything that the person is prohibited from doing by a forced marriage protection order is guilty of an offence.

• (2) In the case of a forced marriage protection order made by virtue of section 63D(1), a person can be guilty of an offence under this section only in respect of conduct engaged in at a time when the person was aware of the existence of the order.

• (3) Where a person is convicted of an offence under this section in respect of any conduct, that conduct is not punishable as a contempt of court.

• (4) A person cannot be convicted of an offence under this section in respect of any conduct which has been punished as a contempt of court.

• (5) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—

• (a) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or a fine, or both;

• (b) on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in a magistrates’ court, or a fine, or both.

• (6) A reference in any enactment to proceedings under this Part, or to an order under this Part, does not include a reference to proceedings for an offence under this section or to an order made in proceedings for such an offence.

• (7) “Enactment” includes an enactment contained in subordinate legislation within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978.

Arrest under attached powers

Remand: general

Jurisdiction of courts: Part 4A

Power to extend jurisdiction to magistrates' courts

Contempt proceedings: Part 4A

Guidance

Provision for separate representation for children.

Inclusion of references to decrees in references to orders

13A

In paragraphs 2 to 13—

• (a) a reference to a divorce order includes a decree of divorce;

• (b) a reference to a nullity of marriage order includes a decree of nullity of marriage;

• (c) a reference to a judicial separation order includes a decree of judicial separation;

• (d) a reference to making includes granting;

• (e) a reference to an order being made final includes a decree being made absolute.