# Family Law Act 1986, Section 8: Jurisdiction in independent proceedings.

Extent: S

A court in Scotland may entertain an application for a Part I order otherwise than in matrimonial or civil partnership proceedings only if it has jurisdiction under section 9, 10, 12 or 15(2) of this Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/55/section/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-law-act-1986/section-8
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