Family Law Act 1986, Cross Heading: The Matrimonial Proceedings (Children) Act 1958 (c. 40) is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 05 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
4SIn section 8(1) of the Matrimonial Proceedings (Children) Act 1958—
(a)for the words from “custody” to “jurisdiction” there shall be substituted the words “custody the court has power”;
(b)at the end there shall be added the words “ In this subsection “child” does not include a child with respect to whom the court has made an order under section 13(6) or 14(2) of the Family Law Act 1986 ”.
5SIn section 9(1) of the said Act of 1958, for the words from “either forthwith” to “granted therein” there shall be substituted the words “, subject to section 13(2) of the Family Law Act 1986.”
6SIn section 10(1) of the said Act of 1958, for the words from “custody” to “jurisdiction” there shall be substituted the words “custody the court has power”.
7SIn section 11(1) of that Act, for the words from “custody” to “jurisdiction” there shall be substituted the words “custody the court has power”.
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