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Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 s 97

Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 s 97

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s 97

The court may at any time and from time to time vary the terms of any agreement relating to the custody or maintenance of a child, whether made before or after the appointed date, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in any such agreement, where it is satisfied that it is reasonable and for the welfare of the child so to do. a pegrioen o al aenye toratie menendog to orderg for 9. (1) Where a man has accepted a child who is not hi hild as a member of his family, it shall be his duty t maintain such child while he or she remains a child, so far as the father and the mother of the child fail to do so, and the court may make such orders as may be necessary Provided that the duty imposed by this subsection shall cease if the child is taken away by his or her father or mother. (2) Any sums expended by a man maintaining such child shall be recoverable as a debt from the father or mother of the child. LOU. When considering any question relating to the custod r maintenance of any child, the court shall, whenever i is practicable, take the advice of some person, whether or not a public officer, who is trained or experienced in child welfare but shall not be bound to follow such advice.

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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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