SCHEDULES

C1SCHEDULE 17Financial relief in Northern Ireland after overseas dissolution etc. of a civil partnership

Annotations:
Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Part 3Supplementary

Paragraphs 15 to 17: meaning of “disposition” and saving

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1

In paragraphs 15 to 17 “disposition” does not include any provision contained in a will or codicil but, with that exception, includes any conveyance, assurance or gift of property of any description, whether made by an instrument or otherwise.

2

The provisions of paragraphs 15 to 17 are without prejudice to any power of the court to grant injunctions under section 91 of the Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (c. 23).

Interpretation of Schedule

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In this Schedule—

  • “the court” means the High Court;

  • “dwelling-house” includes—

    1. a

      any building, or part of a building, which is occupied as a dwelling, and

    2. b

      any yard, garden, garage or outhouse belonging to, and occupied with, the dwelling-house;

  • “overseas country” has the meaning given by paragraph 1(3).