# Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984, Section 31J: Overview of certain powers of the court under other Acts


The powers of the family court include its powers under—
(a) section 33 of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (powers exercisable before commencement of action);
(b) section 34 of that Act (power to order disclosure or inspection of documents or property of non-party);
(c) section 37 of that Act (power to grant injunction or appoint receiver);
(d) section 39 of that Act (power to order documents to be executed or indorsed by nominated person);
(e) section 70(1) and (2) of that Act (assessors);
(f) section 57 of the County Courts Act 1984 (evidence of prisoners);
(g) section 71 of that Act (powers as to payment of costs).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/42/section/31J (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/matrimonial-and-family-proceedings-act-1984/section-31J
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