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.