Family Law Act 1996 (c. 27)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 9 E+W Modifications, saving and transitional

Expressions used in paragraphs 2 and 3 E+W

4 E+W In paragraphs 2 and 3—

• “decree” means a decree of divorce (whether a decree nisi or a decree which has been made absolute) or a decree of judicial separation;

• “instrument” includes any deed, will or other instrument or document

• “petition” means a petition for a decree of divorce or a petition for a decree of judicial separation; and

• “subordinate legislation” has the same meaning as in the M1 Interpretation Act 1978.

Marginal Citations

M1 1978 c. 30.