SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 27U.K.Minor and consequential amendments: general

Valid from 05/12/2005

Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42)U.K.

93U.K.For section 38(3) (transfer of family proceedings from High Court to county court) substitute—

(3)Proceedings transferred under this section shall be transferred to such county court as the High Court directs, subject to subsections (3A) and (3B) below.

(3A)Where a matrimonial cause or matter within the jurisdiction of a divorce county court only is transferred under this section, it shall be transferred to such divorce county court as the High Court directs.

(3B)Where a civil partnership cause or matter within the jurisdiction of a civil partnership proceedings county court only is transferred under this section, it shall be transferred to such civil partnership proceedings county court as the High Court directs.