HL Deb 17 May 2004 vol 661 c309GC

40 (1) If an order made by the court under this Schedule for the making of periodical payments to or in respect of a child (other than an interim order) ceases to have effect—

  1. (a) on the date on which the child reaches 16, or
  2. (b) at any time after that date but before or on the date on which he reaches 18,
the child may apply to the court for an order for its revival.

(2) If on such an application it appears to the court that—

  1. (a) the child is, will be or (if an order were made under this sub-paragraph) would be receiving instruction at an educational establishment or undergoing training for a trade, profession or vocation, whether or not while in gainful employment, or
  2. (b) there are special circumstances which justify the making of an order under this sub-paragraph,
the court may by order to revive the order from such date as the court may specify, not being earlier than the date of the making of the application.

(3) Any order revived under this paragraph may be varied or revoked under paragraphs 30 to 34 in the same way as it could have been varied or revoked had it continued in being.