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Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 s 93

Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 s 93

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s 93

(1) The court may at any time order a man to pay Pourtfor maintenance for the benefit of his child- (a) if he las refused or neglected reasonably to provide siltenbi for the child; (b) if he has deserted his wife and the child is in her charge; (c) during the pendency of any matrimonial proceedings; or d) when making or subsequent to the making of ai rder placing the child in the custody of any othe person. (2) The court shall have the corresponding power to order a woman to pay or contribute towards the maintenance of her child where it is satisfied that having regard to her means it is reasonable so to order. (3) An order under subsection (1) or (2) may direct payment to the person having custody or care and control of the child or trustees for the child. 4. Ihe court may, in its discretion, when ordering the Power f ayment or maıntenance for the benefit of any child, order courtt Whole or any pat of it by vesting any properi in truste pe. bp one tnso me trom ssch pronenty, on osule heeeeto in i the income trust for the settlor. the ceasing of such disability, whichever is the later. FEEEECE any misrepresentation or mistake of fact or where there has been any material change in the circumstances. BHY cin as member of family. Courtto have regard to advice of welfare officers, etc. Power for court to restrain takingof hild out o Malaysia [Pt. VILI, S. 97-101]

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Source: Laws of Malaysia, Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia (lom.agc.gov.my). Not a copy of the Gazette printed by the Government Printer (Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967, s 61).

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