The Matrimonial and Family Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 No. 677 (NI. 4)

PART IV N.I. FINANCIAL RELIEF IN NORTHERN IRELAND AFTER OVERSEAS DIVORCE ETC.

Interpretation N.I.

Interpretation of Part IV N.I.

30.  In this Part—

• “child of the family” and “rules of court” have the same meanings as in the principal Order;

• “the court” means the High Court;

• “dwelling-house” includes any building or part thereof which is occupied as a dwelling, and any yard, garden, garage or outhouse belonging to the dwelling-house and occupied therewith;

• “order for financial relief” has the meaning given by Article 16(4);

• “overseas country” means a country or territory outside the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man;

• “possession” includes receipt of, or the right to receive, rents and profits;

• “rent” does not include mortgage interest.