# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 39.1: Application of this Part


(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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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/39.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-39.1
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