63 Interpretation of Part IV
Family Law Act 1996 (1996 c 27) | Legislation

63  Interpretation of Part IV

(1)     In this Part—

[“adoption order” means an adoption order within the meaning of section 72(1) of the Adoption Act 1976 or section 46(1) of the Adoption and Children Act 2002;]

“associated”, in relation to a person, is to be read with section 62(3) to (6);

“child” means a person under the age of eighteen years;

[“cohabit”,] “cohabitant” and “former cohabitant” have the meaning given by section 62(1);

“the court” is to be read with section 57;

“development” means physical, intellectual, emotional, social or behavioural development;

“dwelling-house” includes (subject to subsection (4))—

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

(b)     any caravan, house-boat or structure which is occupied as a dwelling,

and any yard, garden, garage or outhouse belonging to it and occupied with it;

“family proceedings” means any proceedings—

(a)     under the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court in relation to children; or

(b)     under the enactments mentioned in subsection (2);

“h"—

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