# The Family Proceedings (Amendment) Rules 1997, Introduction: Introductory text


FAMILY LAW
SUPREME COURT OF ENGLAND AND WALES
COUNTY COURTS
Made 6th March 1997
Laid before Parliament 6th March 1997
Coming into force in accordance with rule 1
We, the authority having power under section 40(1) of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 to make rules of court for the purposes of family proceedings in the High Court and county courts, in the exercise of the powers conferred by the said section 40, and of all other powers enabling us in that behalf, hereby make the following rules:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/637/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-amendment-rules-1997/introduction
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