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Rule 39.1 Application of this PartF1

(1)

Chapter 2 of this Part applies where an attachment of earnings order is sought in the family court to secure payments under a family court or High Court maintenance order whether or not arrears have accrued.

(2)

Chapter 3 of this Part applies where an attachment of earnings order is sought in the High Court to secure payments under a High Court maintenance order whether or not arrears have accrued.

(Section 1 of the 1971 Act makes provision for when the family court or the High Court may make an attachment of earnings order.)

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Textual amendments

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Pt. 39 inserted (6.4.2016) by The Family Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2016 (S.I. 2016/355), rules 1(2), 8(a), Sch. 1 (with rule 9)