Power to make such orders after decree or confirmation
Section 44 of the Divorce Act, 1869 deals with power to make such orders after decree or confirmation. [Where a decree of dissolution or nullity of marriage has been passed, the District Court may, upon application] by petition for the purpose, make from time to time all such orders and provisions, with respect to the custody, maintenance and education of the minor children, the marriage of whose par The Act came into force on 26 Apr 1869.
1[Where a decree of dissolution or nullity of marriage has been passed, the District Court may, upon application] by petition for the purpose, make from time to time all such orders and provisions, with respect to the custody, maintenance and education of the minor children, the marriage of whose parents was the subject of the decree, or for placing such children under the protection of the said court, as might have been made by such decree absolute or decree (as the case may be), or by such interim orders as aforesaid.
Section 44, The Divorce Act, 1869 (Act 4 of 1869).
Questions about Section 44
What does Section 44 of the Divorce Act deal with?
Section 44 of the Divorce Act is headed "Power to make such orders after decree or confirmation". [Where a decree of dissolution or nullity of marriage has been passed, the District Court may, upon application] by petition for the purpose, make from time to time all such orders and provisions, with respect to the custody, maintenance and education of the minor children, the marriage of whose par
How do I find court cases under Section 44 of the Divorce Act?
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When did Section 44 of the Divorce Act come into force?
Section 44 of the Divorce Act, cited as Divorce Act 1869 44, 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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