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]