SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1Distribution of Business in High Court

Family Division

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To the Family Division are assigned—

a

all matrimonial causes and matters (whether at first instance or on appeal);

b

all causes and matters (whether at first instance or on appeal) relating to—

i

legitimacy;

ii

the wardship, guardianship, custody or maintenance of minors (including proceedings about access), except proceedings solely for the appointment of a guardian of a minor's estate ;

iii

affiliation or adoption ;

iv

non-contentious or common form probate business ;

c

applications for consent to the marriage of a minor ;

d

proceedings on appeal under section 13 of the [1960 c. 65.] Administration of Justice Act 1960 from an order or decision made under section 63(3) of the [1980 c. 43.] Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 to enforce an order of a magistrates' court made in matrimonial proceedings or with respect to the guardianship of a minor.