[F19 Jurisdiction of court as respects children where action dismissed or in case of non-adherence.E+W
(1)Where an action commenced after the commencement of this Part of this Act for divorce, nullity of marriage or separation is dismissed at any stage after proof on the merits of the action has been allowed or decree of absolvitor is granted therein, the court before which the action was brought, may, [F2, subject to section 13(2) of the Family Law Act 1986]], make such provision [F3relating to parental rights as could be made] if the action were still before the court.
(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F4
Textual Amendments
F1S. 9 repealed (S.) (1.11.1996) by 1995 c. 36, s. 105(6), Sch. 5; S.I. 1996/2203, art. 3(3), Sch. Table
F2Words substituted (S.) by Family Law Act 1986 (c. 55, SIF 49:3), ss. 68(1), 69(6), Sch. 1 para. 5
F3Words substituted (S.) by Law Reform (Parent and Child) (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 9, SIF 49:8), ss. 10(1), 11(4), Sch. 1 para. 6
F4S. 9(2) repealed (S.) by Law Reform (Husband and Wife) (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 15, SIF 49:2), ss. 9(2), 10(3), Sch. 2
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 9(1) restricted (S.) by Family Law Act 1986 (c. 55, SIF 49:3), ss. 13(2), 69(6)