s 27 Assessors to assist Family Court
27.—(1) In any proceedings before a Family Court, the Court may, if it thinks fit on the application of any party, or on its own motion, summon to its assistance, in such manner as may be prescribed by the Family Justice Rules, one or more persons of skill and experience in the matter to which the proceedings relate who may be willing to sit with the Court and act as assessors.[Act 18 of 2023 wef 15/10/2024] (2) The remuneration of any assessor for sitting under this section is to be —(a) fixed by the agreement of all the parties to the dispute and the assessor or, failing such agreement, by the Family Court; and (b) treated as costs in the proceedings unless the Family Court orders otherwise.[Act 18 of 2023 wef 15/10/2024] (3) Where any person is proposed to be summoned as an assessor, objection to him or her, either personally or in respect of his or her qualification, may be taken by any party in such manner as may be prescribed by the Family Justice Rules.[Act 18 of 2023 wef 15/10/2024]