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Changes over time for: Section 27


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Point in time view as at 22/04/2014.
Changes to legislation:
There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984, Section 27.

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27 Interpretation of Part III.E+W
In this Part of this Act—
“the 1973 Act” means the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973;
“child of the family” has the same meaning as in section 52(1) of the 1973 Act;
“the court” means the High Court or [the family court];
“dwelling-house” includes any building or part thereof which is occupied as a dwelling, and any yard, garden, garage or outhouse belonging to the dwelling-house and occupied therewith;
“order for financial relief” has the meaning given by section 12(4) above;
“overseas country” means a country or territory outside the British Islands;
“possession” includes receipt of, or the right to receive, rents and profits;
“property adjustment order” means such an order as is specified in section 24(1)(a), (b), (c) or (d) of the 1973 Act;
“rent” does not include mortgage interest;
“secured periodical payments order” means such an order as is specified in section 23(1)(b) or (e) of the 1973 Act.
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