The Magistrates' Courts (Family Law Act 1986) Rules 1988
These rules make the necessary provision in relation to magistrates' courts procedure for the implementation of the Family Law Act 1986. They come into force on 4th April 1988. Under the Family Law Act 1986 a custody order made in one part of the United Kingdom may be registered and enforced in another part of the United Kingdom. The Act also makes provision in relation to the procedure for applications for custody orders.