SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 27Minor and consequential amendments: general

Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42)

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For section 38(3) (transfer of family proceedings from High Court to county court) substitute—

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Proceedings transferred under this section shall be transferred to such county court as the High Court directs, subject to subsections (3A) and (3B) below.

3A

Where a matrimonial cause or matter within the jurisdiction of a divorce county court only is transferred under this section, it shall be transferred to such divorce county court as the High Court directs.

3B

Where a civil partnership cause or matter within the jurisdiction of a civil partnership proceedings county court only is transferred under this section, it shall be transferred to such civil partnership proceedings county court as the High Court directs.