# The Matrimonial Homes and Property Act 1981 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1981

S.I. 1981/1275 · made 2 September 1981

This Order brings into operation on 1st October the provisions of the Matrimonial Homes and Property Act 1981 specified in the Schedule to the Order.

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## Introductory text

MATRIMONIAL CAUSES
Made 2nd September 1981
The Lord Chancellor, in exercise of the power conferred on him by section 9 of the Matrimonial Homes and Property Act 1981 (“the Act”), hereby makes the following Order:—

## 1 

This Order may be cited as the Matrimonial Homes and Property Act 1981 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1981.

## 2 

The provisions of the Act specified in the Schedule to this Order shall come into operation on 1st October 1981.

## Signature

Hailsham of St. Marylebone, C
Dated 2nd September 1981

## PROVISIONS COMING INTO OPERATION ON 1ST OCTOBER 1981

Provisions of the Act
Subject matter of provisions
Section 7
Powers of court to order sale of property in matrimonial proceedings.
Section 8
Amendments consequent on powers of court to order sale of property.
Section 9
Commencement.
Section 10(1) and (3)
Short title and extent.

## Explanatory note

This Order brings into operation on 1st October the provisions of the Matrimonial Homes and Property Act 1981 specified in the Schedule to the Order.

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