Children of annulled marriage
Section 21 of the Divorce Act, 1869 deals with children of annulled marriage. Where a marriage is annulled on the ground that a former husband or wife was living, and it is adjudged that the subsequent marriage was contracted in good faith and with the full belief of the parties that the former husband or wife was dead, or when a marriage is annulled on the ground of insanity The Act came into force on 26 Apr 1869.
Where a marriage is annulled on the ground that a former husband or wife was living, and it is adjudged that the subsequent marriage was contracted in good faith and with the full belief of the parties that the former husband or wife was dead, or when a marriage is annulled on the ground of insanity, children begotten before the decree is made shall be specified in the decree, and shall be entitled to succeed, in the same manner as legitimate children, to the estate of the parent who at the time of the marriage was competent to contract.
Section 21, The Divorce Act, 1869 (Act 4 of 1869).
Questions about Section 21
What does Section 21 of the Divorce Act deal with?
Section 21 of the Divorce Act is headed "Children of annulled marriage". Where a marriage is annulled on the ground that a former husband or wife was living, and it is adjudged that the subsequent marriage was contracted in good faith and with the full belief of the parties that the former husband or wife was dead, or when a marriage is annulled on the ground of insanity
How do I find court cases under Section 21 of the Divorce Act?
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When did Section 21 of the Divorce Act come into force?
Section 21 of the Divorce Act, cited as Divorce Act 1869 21, came into force on 26 Apr 1869, having been enacted on 26 Jan 1869. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Interpretation-clause389 words
- 10. Grounds for dissolution of marriage296 words
- 60. Decree for separation or protection-order valid as to persons dealing with wife before reversal253 words
- 16. Decrees for dissolution to be nisi225 words
- 14. Power to Court to pronounce decree for dissolving marriage214 words
- 37. Power to order permanent alimony205 words
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