HL Deb 17 May 2004 vol 661 cc270-1GC

1(1) The court may make any one or more of the orders set out in paragraph 2(1)—

  1. (a) on making a dissolution, nullity or separation order, or
  2. (b) at any time afterwards.

(2) The court may make any one or more of the orders set out in paragraph 2(1)(d), (e) and (f)—

  1. (a) in proceedings for a dissolution, nullity or separation order, before making the order;
  2. (b) if proceedings for a dissolution, nullity or separation order are dismissed after the beginning of the trial, either straightaway or within a reasonable period after the dismissal.

(3) The power of the court to make an order under subparagraph (1) or (2)(a) in favour of a child of the family is exercisable from time to time.

(4) If the court makes an order in favour of a child under subparagraph (2)(b), it may from time to time make a further order in the child's favour of any of the kinds set out in paragraph 2(1)(d), (e) or (f).

(5) If the court makes an order under sub-paragraph (1), (2) or (4), it may give such consequential directions as it thinks fit for giving effect to the order (including directions requiring the disposal of any property).