29 Disposal of application in Scotland
Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (1984 c 42) | Legislation

29  Disposal of application in Scotland

(1)     Subject to subsections (2) to (5) below, Scots law shall apply, with any necessary modifications, in relation to an application under section 28 above as it would apply if the application were being made in an action for divorce in Scotland.

(2)     In disposing of an application entertained by it under the said section 28, the court shall exercise its powers so as to place the parties, in so far as it is reasonable and practicable

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