Divorce Legislation

Civil Union Bill 
The bill that was speedily enacted and provides for same sex marriages and domestic partnerships
Civil_Union_Bill.pdf (68Kb)

Children’s Act 
It was first published in 2003 and there is no certainty as to when it come into effect. When it does it will dramatically alter divorce law when it comes to Children.
Childrens_Act.pdf (391Kb)

Domestic Violence Act 
This Act creates the Domestic Violence Courts and gives them a wide range of powers ý not simply just relating to acts of violence, but also to economic circumstances. An Act that serves an admirable purpose, but is often abused in litigious divorces.
Domestic_Violence_Act.pdf (1,116Kb)

Maintenance Act 
This Act sets out the Maintenance procedures and processes and the powers of the Court, which are quite substantial
Maintenance_Act.pdf (146Kb)

Divorce Act 
This Act sets out the Divorce procedures and processes and the powers of the Court.
Maintenance_Act.pdf (146Kb)