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Section 30: Interpretation of Part IV.

Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 · 1984 c. 42View on legislation.gov.uk

Part IV: Financial Provision in Scotland After Overseas Divorce Etc.

In the foregoing provisions of this Part of this Act unless the context otherwise requires—

  • “the court” means the Court of Session or the sheriff court:

  • “furniture and plenishings” has the meaning assigned by section 22 of the Matrimonial Homes (Family Protection) (Scotland) Act 1981;

  • “matrimonial home” has the meaning assigned by the said section 22;

  • “order for financial provision” means any one or more of the orders specified in section 8(1) of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985 (financial provision) or an order under section 13 of the Matrimonial Homes (Family Protection) (Scotland) Act 1981 (transfer of tenancy of matrimonial home);

  • “overseas country” means a country or territory outside the British Islands; and

  • “tenant” has the meaning assigned by the said section 22.

Any reference in the foregoing provisions of this Part of this Act to a party to a marriage shall include a reference to a party to a marriage which has been terminated.

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