Administration of Justice Act 1970

Business at first instance

Proceedings consisting of a matrimonial cause, or any matter arising out of or connected with such a cause; proceedings for a decree of presumption of death and dissolution of marriage ; and any other proceedings with respect to which rules of court may be made by virtue of section 7(1) of the [1967 c. 56.] Matrimonial Causes Act 1967.

Proceedings for a declaration—

(a) under section 39 of the [1965 c. 72.] Matrimonial Causes Act 1965, as to a person's legitimacy, or the validity of a marriage, or a person's right to be deemed a British subject; or

(b) with respect to a person's matrimonial status.

Proceedings in relation to the wardship of minors.

Proceedings under the Adoption Acts 1958 and 1968.

Proceedings under the Guardianship of Infants Act 1886 and 1925 and otherwise in relation to the guardianship of minors, except proceedings for the appointment of a guardian of a minor's estate alone.

Proceedings under section 3 of the [1949 c. 76.] Marriage Act 1949 for obtaining the court's consent to the marriage of a minor.

Proceedings under section 17 of the [1882 c. 75.] Married Women's Property Act 1882 (determination of title to property in dispute between spouses).

Proceedings in which a parent or guardian of a minor applies for a writ of habeas corpus ad subjiciendum relative to the custody, care or control of the minor.

Proceedings under the following enactments:—

(a) the [1920 c. 33.] Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act 1920 (enforcement in England and Wales of orders made overseas for periodical payments to a man's wife or dependant);

(b) Part II of the [1950 c. 37.] Maintenance Orders Act 1950 (enforcement in England and Wales of certain maintenance and other orders made in Scotland or Northern Ireland);

(c) the [1958 c. 39.] Maintenance Orders Act 1958 (registration and enforcement of certain maintenance and other orders);

(d) Part II of this Act.

Proceedings under section 1 of the [1967 c. 75.] Matrimonial Homes Act 1967 (means whereby a spouse can continue in occupation of, or obtain entry to, a dwelling-house which is, or has been, the matrimonial home).