8 Jurisdiction in independent proceedings.S
A court in Scotland may entertain an application for a [F1custody order][F1Part I order] otherwise than in matrimonial proceedings only if it has jurisdiction under section 9, 10, 12 or 15(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))