Matrimonial Proceedings (Children) Act 1958

1. Introductory Text

2. Part 1

   1. 1—6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. Part II Jurisdiction in Scotland

   1. 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

   2. 8. Duty of court in actions of divorce, etc., to consider arrangements for children’s welfare before granting decree.

   3. 9. Jurisdiction of court as respects children where action dismissed or in case of non-adherence.

   4. 10. Power of court in actions of divorce, etc., to commit care of child to local authority or an individual.

   5. 11. Reports as to arrangements for future care and upbringing of children.

   6. 12. Power of court to provide for supervision of child.

   7. 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

   8. 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

   9. 15. Interpretation of Part II.

4. Part III General

   1. 16. Expenses.

   2. 17. Application of enactments regulating the enforcement of maintenance orders.

   3. 18. Short title, extent and commencement.