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Natural Fathers of Children born out of Wedlock Act
This Act sets out the rights of an unmarried father and the court process to gain access to children. Enacted after the famous Lawrie Fraser case, the Act is fairly simple to read and understand.
Natural.pdf (23Kb)
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)
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