There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Family Law Act 1996, Paragraph 3.
3(1)This paragraph applies if one cohabitant is entitled, either in his own right or jointly with the other cohabitant, to occupy a dwelling-house by virtue of a relevant tenancy.E+W
(2)If the cohabitants cease [F1to cohabit], the court may make a Part II order.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 7 para. 3(2) substituted (5.12.2005) by Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28), ss. 58(1), 60, Sch. 10 para. 42(2); S.I. 2005/3196, art. 2(c)
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