Family Law Act 1986

40 Interpretation of Chapter VI.U.K.

(1)In this Chapter—

  • the appropriate court” has the same meaning as in Chapter V;

  • [F1custody order][F1Part I order]” includes (except where the context otherwise requires) any such order as is mentioned in section 32(1) of this Act.

(2)In the application of this Chapter to Scotland, “ [F1custody order][F1Part I order]” also includes (except where the context otherwise requires) any such order as is mentioned in section 32(2) of this Act.

Textual Amendments

F1Words “Part I order” substituted (prosp.) for “custody order” by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 13 para. 62(2)(a) (with Sch. 14 para. 1(1))