Women’s Charter 1961 · s 139L

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s 139LApplication of this Part

This Part applies where —

(a)

any matrimonial proceedings are pending;

(b)

an order has been made under section 112 and has not been complied with;

(c)

an order has been made under section 121E or 121G and has not been rescinded or complied with;

(d)

maintenance is payable under any agreement to or for the benefit of a wife or former wife, an incapacitated husband or incapacitated former husband, or a child; or

(e)

a maintenance order has been made and has not been discharged or rescinded.