2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

ACT

(Act 33 of 1955, 16 of 1983, 15 of 1990 and 4 of 1994)

Act 33 of 1955 .. in force 12 November 1955

Amended by Act 16 of 1983 .. in force 8 September 1983

Amended by Act 15 of 1990 .. in force 15 December 1990

Amended by Act 4 of 1994 .. in force 30 June 1997 (S.I. 53/1997)

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

1.Short title
2.Interpretation
3.Putative father to be summoned on application of mother
4.Condition of issue of summons
5.Order for maintenance
6.Time of cessation of order
7.Money to be paid to mother or custodian
8.Appointment of custodian
9.Child taken out of custody may be returned
10.Neglect and desertion of child
11.Misapplying moneys or ill-treating a child
12.Appeal against order
13.Procedure
14.Form of warrant
15.Rules
Schedule

AN ACT to provide for the maintenance of illegitimate children.

Commencement [12 November 1955]