Act not in force at Royal Assent; Act wholly in force 1.12.1985

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/contentsDomestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978An Act to make fresh provision for matrimonial proceedings in magistrates’ courts; to amend enactments relating to other proceedings so as to eliminate certain differences between the law relating to those proceedings and the law relating to matrimonial proceedings in magistrates’ courts; to extend section 15 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949; to amend Part II of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952; to amend section 2 of the Administration of Justice Act 1964; to amend the Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972; to amend certain enactments relating to adoption; and for purposes connected with those matters.1978-07-31texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-05-17Expert Participation2014-04-22Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978Part I Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts Powers of court to make orders for financial provision for parties to a marriage and children of the family1 Grounds of application for financial provision.2 Powers of court to make orders for financial provision. 3 Matters to which court is to have regard in exercising its powers under s. 2.4 Duration of orders for financial provision for a party to a marriage.5 Age limit on making orders for financial provision for children and duration of such orders.6 Orders for payments which have been agreed by the parties.7 Powers of court where parties are living apart by agreement. Powers of court as to the custody etc. of children8 Restriction on making of orders under this Act: welfare of children.9 Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts10 Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts11 Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts12 Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts13 Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts14 Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts15 Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts Powers of the court to make orders for the protection of a party to a marriage or a child of the family16 Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts17 Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts18 Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts Interim orders19 Interim orders. Variation, revocation and cessation of orders etc.20 Variation, revival and revocation of orders for periodical payments.20ZA Variation of orders for periodical payments: further provisions.20A Revival of orders for periodical payments.21 Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts22 Variation of instalments of lump sum.23 Supplementary provisions with respect to variation and revocation of orders.24 Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts25 Effect on certain orders of parties living together. Reconciliation26 Reconciliation. Provisions relating to High Court and county court27 Refusal of order in case more suitable for High Court.28 Powers of High Court and family court in relation to certain orders under Part I.29 Appeals. Provisions relating to procedure, jurisdiction and enforcement30 Provisions as to jurisdiction and procedure.31 Constitution of courts.32 Enforcement etc. of orders for payment of money.33 Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts34 Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts35 Orders for repayment in certain cases of sums paid after cessation of order by reason of remarriage or formation of civil partnership .Part II Amendments of the Guardianship of Minors Acts 1971 and 1973 Amendment of provisions relating to the custody of minors36 Meaning of custody in Guardianship of Minors Acts 1971 and 1973. 37 Further provisions relating to orders for custody. 38 Amendment of provisions relating to age limits on orders for custody etc.39 Restriction on removal of minor from England and Wales. 40 Access to minors by grandparents. Amendment of provisions relating to orders for maintenance41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Duration of orders for maintenance. 43 Further provisions as to orders for maintenance. 44 Maintenance for minors in care of local authorities. General provisions45 Interim orders. 46 Effect on certain orders of parents living together. 47 Provisions as to jurisdiction and powers of magistrates’ courts.48 Orders made appeal from a magistrates’ court. Part III Amendments of other Enactments relating to Domestic Proceedings Amendments of Affiliation Proceedings Act 195749 Jurisdiction of magistrates’ courts. 50 Provisions which may be contained in affiliation orders. 51 Persons entitled to payments under affiliation orders. 52 Age limit on making of affiliation orders and duration of orders. 53 Variation and revocation of affiliation orders. Amendments of Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 197254 Date of operation of orders under Part I of Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972. 55 Interpretation of Part I of Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 as respects Scotland. 56 Magistrates’ courts having jurisdiction to hear applications for affiliation orders under s. 27 of Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972. 57 Complaint by spouse in convention country for recovery in England and Wales of maintenance from other spouse. 58 Complaint by former spouse in convention country for recovery in England and Wales of maintenance from other spouse. 59 Complaint by former wife in convention country for recovery in Northern Ireland of maintenance from former husband. 60 Further amendments of Maintenance Orders Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 as respects Scotland. 61 Eligibility for Legal Aid in Scotland for proceedings under Maintenance Orders Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972. Amendments of the Matrimonial Causes Act 197362 Amendment of s. 4 of Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. 63 Amendment of s. 27 of Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. Amendments of the Children Act 197564 Extension of powers of court to make orders for maintenance and access under s. 34 of the Children Act 1975. 65 Further provisions as to maintenance of child subject to custodianship order. 66 Revocation and variation of orders for periodical payments. 67 Provisions relating to lump sums. 68 Amendment of s. 36 of Children Act 1975. 69 Custodianship order made on application under Part I of this Act or under Guardianship of Minors Act 1971. 70 Restriction on removal of child from England and Wales. 71 Orders made on appeal from a magistrates’ court. Amendments of enactments relating to adoption72 Alteration in age limits for certain orders made on refusal of adoption order. 73 Hearing in private of adoption proceedings. 74 Provisions relating to Convention adoption orders. Part IV75–83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part V Supplementary Provisions84, 85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Expenses.88 Interpretation.89 Transitional provisions, amendments, repeals and commencement.90 Short title and extent. SCHEDULESSCHEDULE 1 Transitional Provisions1This Act (including the repeals and amendments made by it)...2Any order made or other thing done under the Matrimonial...3The amendment by this Act of any enactment shall not...3AAny order for the payment of money in force under...4Any reference in paragraph 1 above to an application made...5A provision contained in section 72 . . . of...6, 7. . . . . . . . . ....8A provision of Schedule 2 to this Act which relates...SCHEDULE 2 Minor and Consequential Amendments The Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907 (c. 51)1In section 5 of the Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907—... The Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act 1920 (c. 33)2In section 3(4) of the Maintenance Orders Act 1920 for...3—5. . . . . . . . . .... The National Assistance Act 1948 (c. 29)6In section 43(4) of the National Assistance Act 1948 for...7In section 44(2) of that Act for the words “having...8. . . . . . . . . .... The Marriage Act 1949 (c. 76)9In section 3(5) of the Marriage Act 1949 for the... The Justices of the Peace Act 1949 (c. 101)10In section 13(4) of the Justices of the Peace Act... The Maintenance Orders Act 1950 (c. 37.)11In section 3(2) of the Maintenance Orders Act 1950 for...12In section 15(1)(a) of that Act for sub-paragraph (ii) there...13In section 16(2)(a) of that Act, for sub-paragraph (ii) there...14In section 22(1) of that Act after the words “person...15. . . . . . . . . .... The Affiliation Proceedings Act 1957 (c. 55)16In section 9(2) of the Affiliation Proceedings Act 1957 for... The Adoption Act 1958 (7 & 8 Eliz. 2 c. 5)17In section 32(2) of the Adoption Act 1958 for the...18In section 34A(3) of that Act— (a) for the words... The County Courts Act 1959 (c. 22)19In section 109(2) of the County Courts Act 1959— 20. . . . . . . . . ....21. . . . . . . . . .... The Health Services and Public Health Act 1968 (c. 46)22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24. . . . . . . . . ....25. . . . . . . . . .... The Administration of Justice Act 1970 (c. 31)26In Schedule 8 of that Act in paragraph 3 for... The Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c. 42)27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Act 1970 (c. 45)28In section 30(2) of the Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Act... The Guardianship of Minors Act 1971 (c. 3)29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30. . . . . . . . . ....31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Attachment of Earnings Act 1971 (c. 32)32In Schedule 1 to the Attachment of Earnings Act 1971... The Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 (c. 18)33In section 8(3) of the Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act...34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37In section 42(1) of that Act for the words “section... The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (c. 18)38In section 4(1) of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 after...39In section 47(2)(e) of that Act for the words “the...40In section 50(2)(b) of that Act for the words “the... The Guardianship Act 1973 (c. 29)41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44. . . . . . . . . ....45. . . . . . . . . .... The Children Act 1975 (c. 72)46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36)50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51In section 63(4) of that Act the words “to remove...52. . . . . . . . . .... The Domestic Violence and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1976 (c. 50)53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Supplementary Benefits Act 1976 (c. 71)54In section 19(2) of the Supplementary Benefits Act 1976 for...SCHEDULE 3 Enactments RepealedDomestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 19781978 CHAPTER 22

An Act to make fresh provision for matrimonial proceedings in magistrates’ courts; to amend enactments relating to other proceedings so as to eliminate certain differences between the law relating to those proceedings and the law relating to matrimonial proceedings in magistrates’ courts; to extend section 15 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949; to amend Part II of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952; to amend section 2 of the Administration of Justice Act 1964; to amend the Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972; to amend certain enactments relating to adoption; and for purposes connected with those matters.

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<inline name="tocHeading"> Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts</inline>
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<inline name="tocHeading"> Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts</inline>
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<inline name="tocHeading"> Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts</inline>
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<inline name="tocHeading"> Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts</inline>
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<inline name="tocHeading"> Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/33" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">33</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/34" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">34</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Matrimonial Proceedings in Magistrates’ Courts</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/35" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">35</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Orders for repayment in certain cases of sums paid after cessation of order by reason of remarriage or formation of civil partnership .</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="1" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/part/II" ukl:Name="ContentsPart">
<inline name="tocNum">Part II</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Amendments of the Guardianship of Minors Acts 1971 and 1973</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/part/II/crossheading/amendment-of-provisions-relating-to-the-custody-of-minors" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> Amendment of provisions relating to the custody of minors</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/36" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">36</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Meaning of custody in Guardianship of Minors Acts 1971 and 1973. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/37" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">37</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Further provisions relating to orders for custody. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/38" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">38</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">
Amendment of provisions relating to age limits on orders for custody
<abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr>
</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/39" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">39</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Restriction on removal of minor from England and Wales. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/40" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">40</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Access to minors by grandparents. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/part/II/crossheading/amendment-of-provisions-relating-to-orders-for-maintenance" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> Amendment of provisions relating to orders for maintenance</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/41" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">41</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/42" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">42</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Duration of orders for maintenance. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/43" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">43</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Further provisions as to orders for maintenance. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/44" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">44</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Maintenance for minors in care of local authorities. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/part/II/crossheading/general-provisions" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> General provisions</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/45" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">45</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Interim orders. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/46" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">46</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Effect on certain orders of parents living together. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/47" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">47</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Provisions as to jurisdiction and powers of magistrates’ courts.</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/48" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">48</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Orders made appeal from a magistrates’ court. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="1" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/part/III" ukl:Name="ContentsPart">
<inline name="tocNum">Part III</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Amendments of other Enactments relating to Domestic Proceedings</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/part/III/crossheading/amendments-of-affiliation-proceedings-act-1957" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> Amendments of Affiliation Proceedings Act 1957</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/49" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">49</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Jurisdiction of magistrates’ courts. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/50" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">50</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Provisions which may be contained in affiliation orders. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/51" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">51</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Persons entitled to payments under affiliation orders. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/52" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">52</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Age limit on making of affiliation orders and duration of orders. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/53" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">53</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Variation and revocation of affiliation orders. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/part/III/crossheading/amendments-of-maintenance-orders-reciprocal-enforcement-act-1972" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> Amendments of Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/54" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">54</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Date of operation of orders under Part I of Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/55" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">55</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Interpretation of Part I of Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 as respects Scotland. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/56" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">56</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Magistrates’ courts having jurisdiction to hear applications for affiliation orders under s. 27 of Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/57" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">57</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Complaint by spouse in convention country for recovery in England and Wales of maintenance from other spouse. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/58" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">58</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Complaint by former spouse in convention country for recovery in England and Wales of maintenance from other spouse. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/59" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">59</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Complaint by former wife in convention country for recovery in Northern Ireland of maintenance from former husband. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/60" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">60</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Further amendments of Maintenance Orders Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 as respects Scotland. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/61" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">61</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Eligibility for Legal Aid in Scotland for proceedings under Maintenance Orders Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/part/III/crossheading/amendments-of-the-matrimonial-causes-act-1973" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> Amendments of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/62" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">62</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Amendment of s. 4 of Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/63" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">63</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Amendment of s. 27 of Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/part/III/crossheading/amendments-of-the-children-act-1975" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> Amendments of the Children Act 1975</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/64" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">64</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Extension of powers of court to make orders for maintenance and access under s. 34 of the Children Act 1975. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/65" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">65</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Further provisions as to maintenance of child subject to custodianship order. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/66" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">66</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Revocation and variation of orders for periodical payments. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/67" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">67</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Provisions relating to lump sums. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/68" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">68</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Amendment of s. 36 of Children Act 1975. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/69" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">69</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Custodianship order made on application under Part I of this Act or under Guardianship of Minors Act 1971. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/70" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">70</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Restriction on removal of child from England and Wales. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/71" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">71</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Orders made on appeal from a magistrates’ court. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/part/III/crossheading/amendments-of-enactments-relating-to-adoption" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> Amendments of enactments relating to adoption</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/72" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">72</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Alteration in age limits for certain orders made on refusal of adoption order. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/73" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">73</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Hearing in private of adoption proceedings. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/74" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">74</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Provisions relating to Convention adoption orders. </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="1" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/part/IV" ukl:Name="ContentsPart">
<inline name="tocNum">Part IV</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/75" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">75–83</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="1" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/part/V" ukl:Name="ContentsPart">
<inline name="tocNum">Part V</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Supplementary Provisions</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/84" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">84, 85</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/86" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">86</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . </inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/87" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">87</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Expenses.</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/88" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">88</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Interpretation.</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/89" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">89</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Transitional provisions, amendments, repeals and commencement.</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/section/90" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">90</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Short title and extent.</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="0" href="" ukl:Name="ContentsSchedules">
<inline name="tocHeading"> SCHEDULES</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="1" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/1" ukl:Name="ContentsSchedule">
<inline name="tocNum">SCHEDULE 1</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Transitional Provisions</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/1/paragraph/1" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">1</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">This Act (including the repeals and amendments made by it)...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/1/paragraph/2" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">2</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Any order made or other thing done under the Matrimonial...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/1/paragraph/3" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">3</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">The amendment by this Act of any enactment shall not...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/1/paragraph/3A" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">3A</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Any order for the payment of money in force under...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/1/paragraph/4" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">4</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Any reference in paragraph 1 above to an application made...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/1/paragraph/5" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">5</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">A provision contained in section 72 . . . of...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/1/paragraph/6" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">6, 7</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">. . . . . . . . . ....</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/1/paragraph/8" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">8</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">A provision of Schedule 2 to this Act which relates...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="1" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2" ukl:Name="ContentsSchedule">
<inline name="tocNum">SCHEDULE 2</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Minor and Consequential Amendments</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-sheriff-courts-scotland-act-1907-c-51" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907 (c. 51)</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/1" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">1</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 5 of the Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907—...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-maintenance-orders-facilities-for-enforcement-act-1920-c-33" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act 1920 (c. 33)</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/2" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">2</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 3(4) of the Maintenance Orders Act 1920 for...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/3" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">3—5</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">. . . . . . . . . ....</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-national-assistance-act-1948-c-29" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The National Assistance Act 1948 (c. 29)</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/6" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">6</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 43(4) of the National Assistance Act 1948 for...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/7" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">7</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 44(2) of that Act for the words “having...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/8" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">8</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">. . . . . . . . . ....</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-marriage-act-1949-c-76" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The Marriage Act 1949 (c. 76)</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/9" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">9</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 3(5) of the Marriage Act 1949 for the...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-justices-of-the-peace-act-1949-c-101" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The Justices of the Peace Act 1949 (c. 101)</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/10" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">10</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 13(4) of the Justices of the Peace Act...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-maintenance-orders-act-1950-c-37" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The Maintenance Orders Act 1950 (c. 37.)</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/11" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">11</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 3(2) of the Maintenance Orders Act 1950 for...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/12" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">12</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 15(1)(a) of that Act for sub-paragraph (ii) there...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/13" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">13</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 16(2)(a) of that Act, for sub-paragraph (ii) there...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/14" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">14</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 22(1) of that Act after the words “person...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/15" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">15</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">. . . . . . . . . ....</inline>
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<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-affiliation-proceedings-act-1957-c-55" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The Affiliation Proceedings Act 1957 (c. 55)</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/16" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">16</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 9(2) of the Affiliation Proceedings Act 1957 for...</inline>
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<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-adoption-act-1958-7-8-eliz-2-c-5" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading">
The Adoption Act 1958 (7 & 8
<abbr title="Elizabeth">Eliz.</abbr>
2 c. 5)
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/17" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">17</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 32(2) of the Adoption Act 1958 for the...</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/18" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">18</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 34A(3) of that Act— (a) for the words...</inline>
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<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-county-courts-act-1959-c-22" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The County Courts Act 1959 (c. 22)</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/19" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">19</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 109(2) of the County Courts Act 1959— </inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/20" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">20</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/21" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
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<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-health-services-and-public-health-act-1968-c-46" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The Health Services and Public Health Act 1968 (c. 46)</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/22" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/23" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">23</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/24" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">24</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/25" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">25</inline>
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<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-administration-of-justice-act-1970-c-31" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The Administration of Justice Act 1970 (c. 31)</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/26" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">26</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In Schedule 8 of that Act in paragraph 3 for...</inline>
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<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-local-authority-social-services-act-1970-c-42" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c. 42)</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/27" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">27</inline>
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<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-matrimonial-proceedings-and-property-act-1970-c-45" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Act 1970 (c. 45)</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/28" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">28</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 30(2) of the Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Act...</inline>
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<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-guardianship-of-minors-act-1971-c-3" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The Guardianship of Minors Act 1971 (c. 3)</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/29" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">29</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/30" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">30</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/31" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">31</inline>
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<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-attachment-of-earnings-act-1971-c-32" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The Attachment of Earnings Act 1971 (c. 32)</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/32" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">32</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In Schedule 1 to the Attachment of Earnings Act 1971...</inline>
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<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-maintenance-orders-reciprocal-enforcement-act-1972-c-18" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 (c. 18)</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/33" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">33</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 8(3) of the Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/34" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">34</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/35" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">35</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/36" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">36</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/37" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">37</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 42(1) of that Act for the words “section...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-matrimonial-causes-act-1973-c-18" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (c. 18)</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/38" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">38</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 4(1) of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 after...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/39" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">39</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 47(2)(e) of that Act for the words “the...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/40" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">40</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 50(2)(b) of that Act for the words “the...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-guardianship-act-1973-c-29" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The Guardianship Act 1973 (c. 29)</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/41" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">41</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/42" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">42</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/43" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">43</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/44" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">44</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/45" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">45</inline>
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<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-children-act-1975-c-72" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The Children Act 1975 (c. 72)</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/46" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">46</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/47" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">47</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/48" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">48</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/49" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">49</inline>
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<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-adoption-act-1976-c-36" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36)</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/50" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">50</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/51" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">51</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 63(4) of that Act the words “to remove...</inline>
</tocItem>
<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/52" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">52</inline>
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<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-domestic-violence-and-matrimonial-proceedings-act-1976-c-50" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The Domestic Violence and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1976 (c. 50)</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/53" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">53</inline>
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<tocItem level="2" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/crossheading/the-supplementary-benefits-act-1976-c-71" ukl:Name="ContentsPblock">
<inline name="tocHeading"> The Supplementary Benefits Act 1976 (c. 71)</inline>
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<tocItem level="3" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/2/paragraph/54" ukl:Name="ContentsItem">
<inline name="tocNum">54</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">In section 19(2) of the Supplementary Benefits Act 1976 for...</inline>
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<tocItem level="1" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/22/schedule/3" ukl:Name="ContentsSchedule">
<inline name="tocNum">SCHEDULE 3</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Enactments Repealed</inline>
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<preface eId="preface">
<block name="title">
<docTitle>Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978</docTitle>
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<block name="number">
<docNumber>1978 CHAPTER 22</docNumber>
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<longTitle>
<p>An Act to make fresh provision for matrimonial proceedings in magistrates’ courts; to amend enactments relating to other proceedings so as to eliminate certain differences between the law relating to those proceedings and the law relating to matrimonial proceedings in magistrates’ courts; to extend section 15 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949; to amend Part II of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952; to amend section 2 of the Administration of Justice Act 1964; to amend the Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972; to amend certain enactments relating to adoption; and for purposes connected with those matters.</p>
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<docDate date="1978-06-30">[30th June 1978] </docDate>
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