# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 12.41: Child ceasing to be ward of court


(1) A child who, by virtue of section 41(2) of the Senior Courts Act 1981, automatically becomes a ward of court on the making of a wardship application will cease to be a ward on the determination of the application unless the court orders that the child be made a ward of court.
(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) affects the power of the court under section 41(3) of the Senior Courts Act 1981 to order that any child cease to be a ward of court.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/12.41 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-12.41
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