# The Matrimonial Homes and Property Act 1981 (Commencement No. 2) Order 1983

S.I. 1983/50 · made 17 January 1983

The Matrimonial Homes and Property Act 1981 (Commencement No. 1 Order) 1981 (S.I. 1981/1275 (C.27)) brought into operation on 1st October 1981 sections 7 to 9 and 10(1) and (3) of the Matrimonial Homes and Property Act 1981. This Order brings the remainder of the Act into operation on 14th February 1983.

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## Introductory text

MATRIMONIAL HOMES AND PROPERTY
Made 17th January 1983
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. 2) Order 1983.

## 2 

The provisions of the Act not already in operation shall come into operation on 14th February 1983.

## Signature

Hailsham of St. Marylebone, C
Dated 17th January 1983

## Explanatory note

The Matrimonial Homes and Property Act 1981 (Commencement No. 1 Order) 1981 (S.I. 1981/1275 (C.27)) brought into operation on 1st October 1981 sections 7 to 9 and 10(1) and (3) of the Matrimonial Homes and Property Act 1981. This Order brings the remainder of the Act into operation on 14th February 1983.

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