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\par 7. Application of }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 Act to movables and im}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 movables
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 Nature of Matrimonial Property and }{
\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Separate}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  Property}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
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\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 and Family Chattels}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
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\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 11. Division of matrimonial home and family }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15166798\charrsid335570 chattels}{
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\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 14. Extraordinary circumstances
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15166798\charrsid335570 
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 15. Division of balance of }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15166798\charrsid335570 
matrimonial property}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
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\par 17. Sustenance or diminution of separate}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9251438\charrsid335570  property}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par 18. Con}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9251438\charrsid335570 tribution }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 of spouses
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9251438\charrsid335570 
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\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
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\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 19. Effect}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 of}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Act while}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 property}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 is}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9251438\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 undivided
\par 20. Matrimonial property and creditors}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9251438\charrsid335570 
\par 
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\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9251438\charrsid335570 
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\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9251438\charrsid335570 of proceedings
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\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 e orders
\par 26. Regard far interests of children}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9251438\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 27. }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9251438\charrsid335570 Occupation}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  orders
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\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 cy
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\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par 29. }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12455685\charrsid335570 Orders}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid11013081\charrsid335570  when p}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12455685\charrsid335570 
roperty subject to hire purchase agreement}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12455685\charrsid335570 30. Orders in}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12455685\charrsid335570 relation to insurance policies

\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 31. }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12455685\charrsid335570 Orders}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12586425\charrsid335570 
 in relation to superannuation rights}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par 32.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12586425\charrsid335570  Court may discharge or vary maintenance orders}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par 33. Ancillary powers of Court}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12586425\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 34. Discreti}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12586425\charrsid335570 on}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  of }{\field\fldedit{\*\fldinst {
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  HYPERLINK http://Cotu-.as }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9653046\charrsid335570 {\*\datafield 
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\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  to orders
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\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 gs may be }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12586425\charrsid335570 in}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  private
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12586425\charrsid335570 35A}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 . Restriction of publication of reports of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12586425\charrsid335570 
 proceedings}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12586425\charrsid335570 36. Evidence
\par 37. Persons entitled to be h}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 eard
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12586425\charrsid335570 38 Inquiries}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  and settlement of schemes
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10041003\charrsid335570 39. [Not extended]
\par 40. Costs
\par 41. Registration of orders
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10041003 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10041003\charrsid335570 Protection of Spouses}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 '}{
\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10041003\charrsid335570  Rights
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10041003 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10041003\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10041003\charrsid335570 42. [Not extended]
\par 43. Dispositions may be restraint
\par 44. Dispositions may be set aside
\par 45. Family chattels not to be disposed of
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10041003 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10041003\charrsid335570 Protection of Creditors
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10041003 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10041003\charrsid335570 
\par 46. Protection of mortgage}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16671917\charrsid335570 e}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10041003\charrsid335570 
\par 47. Agreements to defeat creditors void
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10041003 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10041003\charrsid335570 Miscellaneous Provisions
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10041003 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10041003\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10041003\charrsid335570 48. Incidence of orders against personal representative of spouse
\par 49. Legal capacity of married women
\par 50. [Not extended]
\par 51. Proceedings in tort
\par 52. Minors may apply without guardian }{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10041003\charrsid335570 ad litem
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10041003\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10041003 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 ------------------------------}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10041003\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10041003 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10041003\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9123825 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9123825\charrsid335570 THE MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY ACT 1976
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12793212\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9123825 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9123825\charrsid335570 1976, }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5007377\charrsid335570 No}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  166
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9123825\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 An Act to reform the law of matrimonial property; to recognise the equal contribution of husband and wife to the marriage partnership; to provide for a just division of the matri}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9123825\charrsid335570 monial property between the spo}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 uses when their marriage ends by separation or 
divorce, and in certain other circumstances, while taking account of the interests of any children of the marriage; and to reaffirm the legal capacity of married women}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9855669\charrsid335570 .}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9123825\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9855669\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9123825 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 [}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 14 December 1976
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 1. Short Title and commencement}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9787234\charrsid335570 (1}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ) This Act may be cited as the Matrimonial Property Act 1976.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9787234\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) This Act shall come into force o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14814423\charrsid335570 n the 1st day of February 1977.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9787234\charrsid335570 [For Cook Islands-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12793212\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9787234\charrsid335570 21 April 1992]}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9787234\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15276308\charrsid335570 2. Interpretation}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15276308\charrsid335570 - (1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 Child of the m}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12793212\charrsid335570 arriage}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 means any child of the husband and wife; and includes any other child (whether or not a child of the husband or of the wife}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 )}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  who was a}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 member o}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 f the family of the husband and}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  wife at the time when they ceased to live together, or at the time}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 immediately preceding an application under this Act if at that time they }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6702987\charrsid335570 had not ceased to live together:}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 Commonwealth country}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  means }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 a}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  country that is a member }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12531208\charrsid335570 of the Commonwealth of Nations; }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
and includes every territory for whose international relations the Government of any such country is responsible; and also includes the Republic of Ireland as if that country were a member of the Commonwealth of Nations:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 Contribution}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9837987\charrsid335570  has the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  meaning given to it by section 18 of this Act:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 Dwellinghouse}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  includes any flat or town}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570  house, whether or not occupied}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  pursuant to a licence to occupy within the meaning of t}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7734114\charrsid335570 he Companies Amendment Act 1964:}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6684977\charrsid335570 Family chattel}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 s}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) Means chattels owned by the husband or the wif}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid11998845\charrsid335570 e or both of them and which are-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (i) Household}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 furniture}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 or}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 household appliances, effects, or equipment; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (ii) Articles of household}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 or family use }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 r}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 amenity}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 of household}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  ornament, including}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 tools,}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ga}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 rden}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  effects}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 and equipment; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(iii) Motor vehicles, caravans, trailers, or boats, used wholly or principally, in each case, for family purposes; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (iv) Accessories}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 a}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 chattel}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 to}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 which subparagra}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 ph (iii) of this paragraph applies}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (v) Household pets; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10426478\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) Includes any of the chattels mentioned in paragraph (a) of this definition which are in the }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 possession of th}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 e husband or the wife pursuant to a }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid11998845\charrsid335570 hire purchase}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  or conditional sale agreement or an}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 
 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 agreement for lease or hire; but
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (c) Does not 
include chattels used wholly or principally for business purposes, or money or securities for money:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 Marriage}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12793212\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
includes a former marriage dissolved by divorce or by decree of dis}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 solution of a voidable marriage}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 (whether the divorce or dissolution takes}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 place }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 wi}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 th}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 in or outside New Zealand)}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 and}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 a purpor}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3353501\charrsid335570 ted marriage that is void; and }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 husband}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3353501\charrsid335570 
 and }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 spouse}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  each have a corresponding }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 meaning:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5916848 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 Matrimonial home}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5916848\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Means the dwellinghouse that is used hab}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid661962\charrsid335570 itually or from time to time by the }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 husband and the wife or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
either of them as the only or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 p}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 rincipal family}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 residence, together with any}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 buildings, o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 r improvements appurtenant to }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
any such dwellinghouse and used wholly or principally for the purposes of the household}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 :}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 Matrimonial property}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  has the meaning given to it by section 8 of this Act:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 Owner}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 , in respect of any property, means the person wh}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 
o, apart from this Act, is by virtue}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  of }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 any enactment or rule of common}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  law o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 r equity the be}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5209892\charrsid335570 
neficial owner of that property;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570  and }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570 to own}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1077620\charrsid335570  has a corresponding meaning:}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6817480\charrsid335570 property}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6817480\charrsid335570 
 includes real and personal property and any estate or interest in any property real or personal, and any debt, and any thing in action, and any other right or interest; and the term }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6817480\charrsid335570 asset}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6817480\charrsid335570  has alike meaning:}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid661962\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12793212 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Separate }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1842839\charrsid335570 property}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  has the meaning given to it by section 9 of this Act.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) For the purposes of this Act the value of any property to which an application under this Act relates shall, subject to sections 12 and 21 of this Act, be its value as at the}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5312861\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 date of the hearing, unless the Court in its discretion otherwise decides.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (3) For the purposes of this Act the share of a spouse in the matrimonial property sha}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5312861\charrsid335570 ll}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 , subject to section 21 of this Act, be determined as at the date on which the parties ceased to live together as husband and wife, or, if they have not ceased to live together as husband}
{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 and wife,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5312861\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 as }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 at the date of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  the application}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 to the Court.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (4) Where the classification of any property as matrimonial property or as }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 any particular type of matrimonial}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  property depends on the use to which it has been put, that classification shall be determined by the use to which it was put by the parties to the marriage, or, if they have ceased to liv
}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 e together as husband and wife,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  to the use to which it was bei
ng put before the parties to the marriage ceased to live together as}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 husband and wife.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4879316 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8471894\charrsid335570 Cf. 1963, No. 71, ss. 2, 55; 196}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
3, No. 72; s. 2
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 3. Act to bind C}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 rown}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 This Act shall bind the C}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 rown}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 .}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 4. Act to be a code}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 -(I) Except as otherwise expressly}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 provided in this Act, this Act shall have effect in place of the rules and presumptions of the common law and of equity to the extent that they apply to transactions between husband and wife in respect of property, and, in cases for which provision is ma
de by this Act, between husband and wife, and each of them, and third persons.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1) of this }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7024437\charrsid335570 section}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 -
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8810546 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) The presumption of advancement; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8810546 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) The presumption of resulting trust; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8810546 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 (c) The presum}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ption t}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 hat the use of a wife}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 '}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4730896\charrsid335570 s income by }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 her h}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 usband with her consent during the marriage is a}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570  gift,-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 shall not apply between husband and wife.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (3) Every enactment shall, unless it or this Act otherwise expressly provides, be read subject to this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (4) Where any question relating }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid730527\charrsid335570 to matrimonial property }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 arises between husband and wife, or between either or both of them and any other person, in any other proceedings, the Court shall decide the question as if it had been ra}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13467634\charrsid335570 is}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ed in proceedings under this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (5) Nothi}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 ng in this section shall affect-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16252986\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16252986 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 The law that applies where the husband or the wife is acting as}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13467634\charrsid335570  trustee under any deed or will}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid416975\charrsid335570 ,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16252986 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16252986\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
and, for the purposes of this subsection, every enactment and rule of law or of equity shall continue to operate and apply accordingly as if this section had not been passed.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8810546\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 5. Act to apply only during joint lifetime of spouses}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7799516\charrsid335570 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (1) Subject to subsections
 (2) and (3) of this section, and except as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, nothing in this Act shall apply after the death of either spouse, and every enactment and rule of law or of equity shall continue to operate and apply in such case as if
 this Act had not been passed.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7799516\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) The death o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3806057\charrsid335570 f}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 either spouse shall not affect the validity or eff}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10447227\charrsid335570 ect of anything already done or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 suffered pursuant to the provisions o this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7799516\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (3) If, while any proceedings under this Act are pending in any Court, one}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9583260\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 of the spouses dies, }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7799516\charrsid335570 those proceedings may continue}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  and be complete}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7799516\charrsid335570 d, and any appeal may be brought and determined,}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  and the Court may make any order therein under this Act that it might have made if the spouse had not died.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7799516\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13983021 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Cf. 1963, No. 72, s. 7 (6)
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7799516\charrsid335570 
\par 6. [Not ex}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 tended}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7799516\charrsid335570 Act 1991}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 92/36]
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7799516\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 7. Application of}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7799516\charrsid335570  Act to movables and immovables}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7799516\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13983021\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6684977\charrsid335570 (1) This Act shall apply to-}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6684977\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6684977 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) Immovables which are situated in New Zealand; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6684977 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6684977\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6684977 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) Movables which are situated in New Zealand or elsewhere if, at the date of an application made}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6684977\charrsid335570  pursuant to }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 this Act, or of any agreement between the spouses}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6684977\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 relating to the division of their property, either the husband or the wife is domiciled in New Zealand.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6684977\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6684977 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6684977\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) This Act shall also apply in any case where the husband and the wife agree in writing that it shall apply.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6684977\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (3) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, this Act shall not apply to any matrimonial pro}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 perty if the parties to the marriage }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 have agreed, before or upon their marriage to each }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 other, that the matrimonial pro}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 perty}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 law of some country other than}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570  New Zealand}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6684977\charrsid335570 
 shall apply to}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570  that property,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  and the agreement is in writi}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6684977\charrsid335570 ng or is otherwise valid accordin}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 g to the law of that country, unless
 the Court determines that he application of the law of the other country by virtue of any such agreement would be contrary to justice or public policy.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (4) Notwithstanding anything in subsection (1) of this section, where any order under this Act is soug
ht against any person who is neither domiciled nor resident in New Zealand, the Court may decline to make an order in respect of any movable property that is situated outside New Zealand.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 Nature of Matrim}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 onial Proper}{
\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8131729\charrsid335570 ty and Separate Propert}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 y
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 8.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Matrimonial property defined}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Matrim}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 onial property shall consist of-}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) The matrimonial home whenever acquired, and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) The family chattels whenever acquired; and}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (c) All property owned jointly or in common in equal shares by the husband and the wife; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (d) All property owned immediately before the marriage by either the husband or the wi}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15931330\charrsid335570 fe if the property was acquired}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  in contemplation of his or her marriage to}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 the other and was intended for the common use and benefit of both the husband and the wife; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2957392\charrsid335570 (e) Subject to subsections (3)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 to (6) of section 9 and to section 10 of this Act, all}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
property acquired by either the husband or the wife after the marriage, including property acquired for the common use and benefit of both the husband and the wife out of }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 property}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  owned by either the husband or the wife or both of them before the marriage or out of the proceeds of any disposition of any property so owned; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (f) Any income and gains derived from, the proceeds of any dispo}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4602069\charrsid335570 sition of, and any increase in }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 the value of, any property described in paragraphs (a) to (e) of this section; and

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (g) Any policy of assurance tak}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 
en out by one spouse on his or h}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 er own life or the life of the }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 other spouse, whether for his or her benefit or}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 the benefit of the other spouse (}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 n}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ot being a policy that was fully paid up at the time of the marriage and not being a policy to the proceeds of which a third per}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4602069\charrsid335570 son}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 is beneficially}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 entitled), whether the proceeds}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 ar}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 e payable on the death of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3504957\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 the assured or on the occurrence of a }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3504957\charrsid335570 sp}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6911833\charrsid335570 e}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3504957\charrsid335570 cifi}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ed event or otherwise; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (h) Any }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6911833\charrsid335570 policy of insurance in}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  respect of any property described m paragraphs (a) to (e) of this section; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(i) Any pension; benefit, or right to which either the husband or the wife is entitled or may become entitled under any superannuation scheme if}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570  the entitlemen}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 t is}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
derived, wholly or in part, from contributions made to the scheme after the marriage or from employment or office held since the marriage; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (j) All other property that the spouses have agreed, pursuant to section}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570  21 of this Act, shall }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 be matrimonial property; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4154130\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4154130 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(k) Any other property that is matrimonial property by virtue of any other provision of this Act or by virtue of any other Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 9. Separate property defined}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid416975\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 (1}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ) Separate}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 property means all property of either spouse whi}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 ch is not matrimonial property.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) Subject to subsection }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13595828\charrsid335570 (}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
6) of this section and to}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 sections 8 (e) and 10}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 
 of this Act, all pro}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 perty acquired out of separate property, and }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13595828\charrsid335570 the}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  proceeds of any disposition of separate property, shall be separate }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 propert}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 y.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 
\par (3}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ) Subject to subsection (6) of this section, any increase in the value of separate property, and any income or gains derived}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 from such property, shall be separate property unless the increase in value or the income or gains (a
s the case may be) were}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570  attributable wholly or in part-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3080538 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) To actions of the other spouse; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3080538 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) To the appli}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 
cation of matrimonial property,-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 in either of which events the increase in value or the income or gains (as the case maybe)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 shall be matrimonial property.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (4) All property acquired by either the husband or the wife while they are not living together as husband and wife shall be separate property}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4480217\charrsid335570  unless the Court}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  considers that it is just in the circumstances to treat such prop
erty or any part thereof as matrimonial property.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (5) Subject to section 21 of this Act, all property acquired by either the husba
nd of the wife after an order of the Court has been made defining their respective interests in the matrimonial property, or dividing or providing for the division of t}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 
hat property, shall be separate}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  property:
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Provided that where the matrimonial property has been divided }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 upon the bankruptcy of a spouse-}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3080538 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(a) The matrimonial home and any family chattels acquired subsequent to that division may be matrimonial property; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9574703 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 (b) Any other property acqu}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
ired by either the husband }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 or the wife after the discharge }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 of that spouse from bankruptcy }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3080538\charrsid335570 m}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ay be matrimonial property.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (6) Subject to section 10 of this Act, any separate property which is or any proceed}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 s of any disposition of, or any}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  increase in th}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 e value of, or any income or gain}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
s derived from, separate property, which are, with the express or implied consent of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570  the }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 spouse ownin}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 g}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 , receiving, or }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10500542\charrsid335570 entitled to them, used }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 for the acquisition or improvement of, or to increase the value of, or the amount of any interest of either the husband or the wife in, any property referred to in section 8 of this Ac}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 t shall be matrimonial property}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10174602\charrsid335570 .}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 10. Property acquired by succession or by survivorship or as a benef}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 iciary under a trust or by gift-}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (1) Property acquired by succession or by survivorship or as a beneficiary under a 
trust or by gift from a third person shall not be matrimonial property unless, with the express or implied consent of the spouse who received it, the property or the proceeds of any disposition of it have been so intermingled with other matrimonial proper
ty that it is unreasonable or impracticable to regard that property or those proceeds as being separate property.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) Pro}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 perty acquired by gift from the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 other spouse shall not be matrimonial pro}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14234850\charrsid335570 perty }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
unless the gift is used for the benefit of both the husband the wife.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 ) of this section and section 9}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (4) of this Act, both the matrimonial home and the family chattels shall be matrimonial property unless designated separate proper}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 t}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5270673\charrsid335570 y by an agreement made in}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 accordance with section 21 of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9574703 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Matrimonial Home and Family Chattels
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 11. Division}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 of matrimonial}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 home}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 and}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 family chattels}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid416975\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, upon the division of the matrimonial property each spouse sha}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 ll share equally in-}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9574703 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) The matrimonial home; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9574703 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) The family chattels.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) Notwithstanding anything in subsection (1) (a) of thi}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 s section, where-}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9574703 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(a) The husband or the wife or both of them have sold the matrimonial home with the intention of applying the proceeds of the sale wholly or in part towards the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 acquisition of another home as a matrimonial home; an
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9574703 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) That home has not been acquired; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9574703 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (c) Not more than 2 years have elapsed since the date when those proceeds were received or became p}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 ayable, whichever is the later,-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 each spouse shall share equally in those proceeds as if they were the matrimonial home.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 (3) Where-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9574703 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) Subsection (2) of t}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
his section does not apply; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9574703 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 (b) Either-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9574703 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (i) There is no matrimonial home; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9574703 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (ii) The matrimonial home is not owned by the husba}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 nd or the wife or both of them,-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9574703 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 the Court shall award each spouse an equal share in such part of
 the matrimonial property as it thinks just in order to compensate for the absence of an interest in the matrimonial home.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (4) This section shall be subject }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 to sections 12, 13, 14, and 16 o}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 f this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 12. [Not extended }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  Act 1991}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5270673\charrsid335570 92/}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 36]}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 13. Marriages of short duration}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid416975\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 (1}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ) Where a marriage has bee}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
n of short duration, sections 1}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 1 and}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570  12 of this Act shall not apply-}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9574703 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) To any asset owned wholly or substantially by one spouse at the date of the marriage; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9574703\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9255441 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) To any asset that has come to one spouse after the date of }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9255441\charrsid335570 the marriage by succession or by}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9255441\charrsid335570 s}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 urvivorship or as the beneficiary;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9255441\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
under a trust or gift from a third person; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9255441 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (c) Where the contr}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9255441\charrsid335570 
ibution of one spouse to the marri}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ag}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9255441\charrsid335570 e}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  partn}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15990952\charrsid335570 ership has cl}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9255441\charrsid335570 early been disproportionatel}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
y greater than that of the other spouse.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9255441\charrsid335570 
\par (2) In every case to which}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  subsection (1) of this section applies, the share of each s}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1123441\charrsid335570 pouse}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 in the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 matrimonial property}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9255441\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 shall}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3961447\charrsid335570 ,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  upon the division of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9255441\charrsid335570  that property, }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 be determined in accordance with the contribution o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9255441\charrsid335570 f ea}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ch to the marriage partnership.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9255441\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (3) For the purposes of this section a marriage of short duration means a marriage in which the s}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 have lived}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9255441\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 together as}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 and and}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9255441\charrsid335570 wife for a period of less }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 than 3 years (in the computation of 
which any period of resumed cohabitation with the motive of reconciliation may be excluded if it lasts for not more than 3 months) or, if the Court having regard to all the circumstances of the marriage considers it just, for a period longer than 3 years.

\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9255441\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 14. Extraordinary}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 circumstances}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10289235\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Where}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 there}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 are extraordinary circumstances that, in the opinion of the Court, render repugnant to justice the equal sharing between the spouses of a}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9255441\charrsid335570 ny property to which section 11}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  of this Act applies or of an sum of money pursuant to sect}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9255441\charrsid335570 ion 12 of this Act, the share of }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 each shall, notwithstanding }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9255441\charrsid335570 anything in section 11}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  or section 12 of this A}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9255441\charrsid335570 
ct, be determined in accordance}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  with the contribution of each to the marriage partnership.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9255441\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15800488 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Other Provisions Relating to Division of Matrimonial Property
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 15.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Division }{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 of balance of matrimonial property-}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1846291\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (
1) Upon the division of matrimonial property (other property to which section 11 or section 12 of this Act applies), each spouse shall share equally in it unless his or her contribution to the }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 marriage partnership has }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4792295\charrsid335570 cl}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 early}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  been greater than, that of the other spouse.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) Where, pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the spouses do not sh}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 are equally in the matrimonial }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 property or any part of the matrimonial property, the share of peach in the matrimonial property or in}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 
 that part of it shall be determ}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ined in accordance with the contribution of each to the marriage}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 partnership.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (3) This section shall be subject to sections 16 and 17 of this Act.
\par 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 16. Adjustments may be made when each spouse owns a home at date of marriage}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Notwithstanding anything in sections 11 to 15 of this Act, where, at the date of the marriage, each spouse owned a hom}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 
e capable of becoming a matrimon}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ial home, but the home }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4738762\charrsid335570 (}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 or the proceeds of the sale thereof) of only one spouse is included in the matrimonial property at th}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 
e time when the property}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  falls to be divided under this Act, the Court may make such adjus
tments to the shares of the spouses in any of the matrimonial property (including the matrimonial home and the family chattels) as it thinks, just to compensate for the inclusion of the home of only one spouse in the matrimonial property.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 17. Sustenance}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570  or diminution of separate property}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1846291\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (1) Notwithstanding anything in sections }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4738762\charrsid335570 11 }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 to 15 of this Act, wher}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 
e the separate property of one }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 spouse has been sustained }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 by-
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15800488 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) The application of matrimonial property; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15800488 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) T}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 
he actions of the other spouse,-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 the Court may increase the share to which the other spouse would otherwise be entitled in the matrimonial property or order that the spouse pay to the other a sum of money by }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 way o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 f compensation.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) Notwithstanding any}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
in sections 11 to 15 of this Act, where the separate property }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13373231\charrsid335570 of }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
one spouse has been materially diminished in value by the }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15800488\charrsid335570 deli}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
berate actions of the other spouse, the share to which the other spouse would otherwise be entitled in the matrimonial property may be diminished to such }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 extent as the Court thinks just.
}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 18}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 . Contributions of spouses}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (1) For the purposes of this Act a contribution to the marriage partnership mea}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 ns all or any of the following,-}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) The care of any child of the marriage}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570  or of any aged or infirm relat}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ive or dependant the husband or the wife:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) The management of the household and the performance of household duties:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 (c) The provision of money, incl}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
udin}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 g}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  the earning of income, for the purposes of the marriage partnership:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (d) The acquisition or creation of matrimonial property, including the payme}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 nt of money for those purposes:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (e) The payment of money to maintain or increase the value of}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (i)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 The matrimonial property }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 or any }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 part thereof}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 ; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (ii) The separate property of the other spouse or any part thereof}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 :}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (f) The performance of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
 work or services in respect of-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (i) The matrimonial property or any part thereof,}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (ii) The separate property of the other spouse or any part thereof}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 :}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (g) The foregoing of a higher standard of living that would otherwise have been available:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (h) The}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 of assistance or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570  support to the other spouse (whether}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  or not of a mate}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 rial }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 kind), including the giving}
{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570  of assistance or support which-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (i) }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 Enables}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 other}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 spouse}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 to}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 acquire qualifications;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (ii) Aids the other}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2446279\charrsid335570 spouse in }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 the carrying on of his or her occupation}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
 or business.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) There shall be no p}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid270197\charrsid335570 resumption }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 that a contribution of a}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12222404\charrsid335570 monetary}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  nature (whether}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 und}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 er subsection (1) }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 (}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
c) of this section or otherwise) is of greater value than a contribution of a non}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 monetary nature.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (3) In determining the contribution of a spouse to the marriage partner}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12222404\charrsid335570 ship any misconduct of}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  that spouse shall not be taken into account to diminish or detract}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570  from the positive contribution }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
of that spouse unless the misconduct has been gross and palpable and has significantly affected the extent or value of the matrimonial, property. The Court may, however, have regard to such misconduct in determining what
 order it should make under any of the provisions of sections 26, 27, 28, and 33 of this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Matrimonial Property and Creditors
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 19. Effect of Act while property is undivided}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
Except as otherwise}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 , expressly provided in this Act, nothing in the Act}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570  shall-}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) Affect the title of any third person to any property, or affect the po}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4916957\charrsid335570 wer of either spouse to acquire}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  deal with, or dispose of any property or to enter into any}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 contract or other legal transaction whatsoever as if this Act had not been passed; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) Limit o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
r affect the operation of any m}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ortgage, charge, or other security for the repayment of a debt given by either spouse over property owned by him or her and}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 every such instrument shall have the same effect as if this Act had not been passed.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 20. Matrimonial property and creditors}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1846291\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (1) Subject to }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6823698\charrsid335570 subsection (2) of this section,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  and except as otherwise }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 expressly provided in this Act,-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 (a) S}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
ecured and unsecured creditors of a spouse shall have the same rights against that spouse and against property owned by the spouse as if this Act had not bee}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6823698\charrsid335570 n}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  passed}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 ; or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) All property}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 that would have passed to the Official As}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 si}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
gnee on or following the bankruptcy o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6823698\charrsid335570 f a spouse if this Act had not }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 been passed (and no}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6823698\charrsid335570  other property) shall so pass }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 to the Official Assignee.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) Each spouse shall have a }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
protected interest in the matrimonial home, which interest shall-
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) Where subsection (1) or subsection (2) of section 11 of this Act applies, be to the ext}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 ent of the specified sum or one}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  half of the equity of the husband and the wife in th}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 e home, whichever is the lesser:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) Where section 11 (3 or section 12 of this Act applies, b}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9775017\charrsid335570 e to the extent of the specified sum or one half}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  of the }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9775017\charrsid335570 p}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 r}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9775017\charrsid335570 operty}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  or money shared under the secti}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5847452\charrsid335570 on applicable}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
, whichever is the lesser;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2245050 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570 and}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 such protected interest shall not be liable}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2245050\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
for the unsecured personal debts of the other spouse. In this subsection }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 specified sum}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  means $10,000 or such gr}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 ea}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ter amount as the Governor}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Ge}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 neral by Order in Council m}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ay, for the time being, prescribe as the specified sum for the purposes of t}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5847452\charrsid335570 his}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  subsection.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (3) Where, on the ba}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 nkruptcy of a spouse, the matri}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 monial home (including a homestead) or, where section 11 (2) of this Act applies, the proceeds of the sa
le of the matrimonial home, pass to the Official Assignee, he shall, after paying any debts secured on the home or, as the case may be, those proceeds and any unsecured debts (other than personal debts) of that spouse, pay to the other spouse the amount o
f his or her protected interest or so much of it as remains after paying those debts.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (4) Where, on the }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 bankruptcy of a spouse, section 11 }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 of this Act }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 ap}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 plies, the }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 Official}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  Assignee shall pay to the other spouse such amount }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 i}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 n satisfaction of the protected interest of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 t}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 hat}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 spouse as the Court, on application by the Official Assignee or by that spouse, may direct}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 .}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par (5) }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 The value of the matrimonial property that may be divided between husband and wife pursuant to this Act shall be ascertained by deducting 
from the value of the matrimonial property owned by each spouse:
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) Any secured}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2716183\charrsid335570 
 or unsecured debts (other than}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  personal debts or debts secured wholly on separate property) owed by that spouse; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) The unsecured personal debts owed by that spouse to 
the extent that they exceed the value of any separate property of that spouse.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (6) Where any secured or unsecured personal debt of one spouse is paid or satisfied (whether voluntarily or pursuant to legal process) out of the matrimonial pro}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 perty, the Court may order that-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) The share of the other spouse in the matrimonial property be increased proportionately:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) Assets forming part of that spouse}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 '}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 s separate property be deemed matrimonial property for the purposes of any division of matrimonial property under this Act:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (c) That spouse pay to the other spouse a sum of money by way of compensation.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (7) For the purposes of this section, }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 personal debt}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  means a debt incurred by the husband or the wife, other than}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
 a debt incurred-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) By the husband and his, wife jointly; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) In the course of a common ent}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
erprise carried on, by the }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 husband and}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
the wife, whether or not together with any other person;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (c) For the purpose of improving}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
 the matrimoni}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 al home or acquiring or improving or repairing family chattels; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (d) For the benefit of both the husband and the wife or of any child of the marriage in the course
 of managing the affairs of the household or, bringing up any child of the }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16083808\charrsid335570 m}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 arriage.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Agreements
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 21. Power to make agreements}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8999064\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (1) Subject to section 47 of this Act, a husband and wife, or any 2 persons, in contemplation of their}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570  marriag}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 e to each other, may, for the purpose of contracting out of }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8018986\charrsid335570 th}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 e provisions of this Act, make such agreement with respect to the status, ownership, and}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 division of their property (including future property) as they think f}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 i}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 t.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(2) Subject to section 47 of this Act, a husband and wife may, for the purpose of settling any differences that have arisen between them concerning property owned by either or both of them, make such agreement with respect to the status, ownership, and di
vision of that property as they think fit}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 .}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (3) Without limiting the generality of subsections (1) and (2) of this }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 section, any such agreement may-}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(a) Provide that any property or any class of property shall be matrimonial property or shall be separate property; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) Define the share of the matrimonial prope}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 rty}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
or any part thereof that each spouse shall be entit}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12860672\charrsid335570 led}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 to upon the separation of the spouses or upon the dissolution of the marriage otherwise than by death; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(c) Provide for the calculation of such share and prescribe the method by which the matrimonial property or any part thereof may be divided}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 .}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (4) Every agreement entered into under this section shall be in writing}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570  signed by}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  both parties.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (5) Each party to an agreement under this section shall have in }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 d}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ependent legal advice before signing the agreement.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (6) The}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 si}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 g}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 nature of each party to an agr}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
eement under this section shall-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 If}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  signed in New Zealand, be witnessed by a solicitor of the }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 [}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 High Court}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ]}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  of New Zealand; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) If}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
 signed in a Commonwealth country}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  outside New Zealand}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16136007\charrsid335570 ,}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  be witnessed by a solicitor entitled to practise in that country or by a notary public; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (c) If signed in a country that is not a Commonwealth country, b}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 e witnessed by a notary public,-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3553545 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 and, in every case, the witness shall certify that before the }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2642803\charrsid335570 p}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 arty who}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7889742\charrsid335570 se signature he has witnessed signe}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 d the agreement }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3759861\charrsid335570 h}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
e has explained to that party the effect an implications of the agreement.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (7) An agreement under this section entered into by a minor, and every instrument executed by any such minor for the }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
purpose}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  of giving effect to any such agreement, shall be as valid and effec}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 tual as if the minor were of ful}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 l age:
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3553545\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Provided that where the mino}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10291625\charrsid335570 r has not attained the age of 1}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
8 years and is not and has not been married, an agreement under this Act shall not be valid without the approval of the Court, which may be given upon application by the minor before or after the agreement has been signed by the parties.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (8) An agreement under this section }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 shall be void in any case where-}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) Subsections (4) to (6) of this section h}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 ave not been complied with, or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) The Court is satisfied that it would be unjust to give effect to the agreement.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (9) Notwithstanding subsection (8) (a) of this section, where subsections (4) to (6) of this section}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10033266\charrsid335570 
 have not been complied with in}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  respect of an agreement under this section, the }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10033266\charrsid335570 C}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ourt may in the course of any proceedings under this Act, or on application
 made for the purpose, declare that an agreement under this section shall have effect in whole or in part or for any particular purpose if it is satisfied that the non}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 compliance has not materially p}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13321048\charrsid335570 rejudiced the interests of any p}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 arty to the agreement.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (10) In deciding whether it would be unjust to give effect to an agreement under this section }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
the Court shall have regard to:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) The provisions of the agreement:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7954203\charrsid335570 (b) The time that has}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 elapsed since the agreement was}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  entered into:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (c) Whether the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 agr}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ee}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 m}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ent was unfair or unreasonable in the light of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3955384\charrsid335570 
all the c}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ircumstances at the time it was entered into:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (d) Whether}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 agreement}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 has}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 become}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 unfair}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 or unreasonable in the light of any chang}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid14382523\charrsid335570 
es in circumstances since it was}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  entered into (whether or not those changes were foreseen by the parties):
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (e) Any other matters that the Court considers relevant.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (11) Nothing in subsection (8) or subsection (10) of this section shall limit or affect an}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4352518\charrsid335570 
y enactment or rule of law or of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  equity whereby a contract is void,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 voida}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9179146\charrsid335570 ble, or unenforceable on any oth}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 er ground.

\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (12) Where any agreement}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 pu}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 r}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 port}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 in}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 g to be made pursuant to this section is void or is avoided or is unenforceable, the provisions of this Act (other than this section) shall have effect as if the agreement h
ad never been made.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(13) Nothing in this section shall limit or affect the capacity of a husband or a wife to agree to acquire or hold any property jointly or is common, whether or not together with any other person, and whether legally or beneficially.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (14) Nothing in this section shall limit or }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16274913\charrsid335570 affect the power of a husband and a }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 wife to make gifts
 to each other; and notwithstanding any rule of law a gift between husband and wife may be made orally or in writing and shall not require to be made by deed or by delivery.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (15) Any matrimonial property to which an agreement under this section does not apply shall be subject to the provisions of this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par (16}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ) An order under section 26 of this Act may be made and}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 shall have effect notwithstanding any agreement under this }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 section.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Proceedings under Act
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 22}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 . }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 [}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 Not extended \endash  Act 1991-92/36]
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 23}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 . }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 When application may be made}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 An application to the Court und}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
er this Act may be made-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) By either spouse or by t}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid347354\charrsid335570 
he husband and the wife jointly;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) By the Of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
ficial Assignee in Bankruptcy o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 f the property of either spouse; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (c) By any person on who
m conflicting claims in respect of property are made by the husband and the wife.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 24. Time for commencement of proceedings}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(1) An applicati}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5398199\charrsid335570 on made after the marriage has }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
been dissolved by a divorce or by dissolution of a voidable marriage or after a decre
e of nullity of a void marriage has been made shall be made before the expiration of the period of 12 months after the date of the making of the decree absolute of divorce or, as}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5398199\charrsid335570 the case may}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  be, of dissolution of voidable marriage or the decree of nullity of void marriage.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(2) Notwithstanding anything in subsection (1) of this section, the Court may extend the time for making an application after hearing the applicant and such other persons having an interest in the }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 p}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ro}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 p}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 erty that would be }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 affected}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 by the order as the Court}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10778903\charrsid335570  thinks }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
necessary; and this power shall extend to cases where the time for applying has already expired, including cases where it expired before the commencement of this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 25. Circumstances in which Court may make orders}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10956578\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (1) On an application under section 23 of this Act, the Court may, subject to the provisions of this Act, make:

\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) Such order a}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4669794\charrsid335570 
s it considers just determining}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  the respective share}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 s of each spouse in the matrimoni}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 al property or any part thereof, or dividing the matrimonial}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 pro}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 pe}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 rty or any pa}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 rt thereof between the husband}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 the wife:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) Any other order that it is empowered to make by any provision of this Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12936847\charrsid335570 (2) Subject to subsection (3}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
) of this section, the Court shall not make an order pursuant to subsection (1) of this sect}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 ion unless it is satisfied that-}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(a) The husband and wife are living apart (whether or not they have continued to live in the same residence) or are separated; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) The marriage of the husband and the wife has been diss}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 ol}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 v}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 ed; }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 (c) One spouse is, by gross mismanagement or by wilful or reckless dissipation of property or earnin}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16087859\charrsid335570 g}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 s,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570  e}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 nd}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 angering t}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 he matrimonial property or seriously }
{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 diminishing its value; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 (d) The husband or the wife is an undischarged bankrupt.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1268845 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 (3) Notwithstanding anything in subsection (2) of this section, the Court may at any time, subject to the provisions of this Act, make such declaration o}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3219277\charrsid335570 r order relating to the status,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570  ownership, vesting, or possession of any specific Property as it considers just.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1268845 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 26. Regard for interests of children}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3239108\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 (1) }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid818126\charrsid335570 The Court shall, in proceedings}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570  under this Act, have regard t}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid818126\charrsid335570 o the interests of any minor or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 
 dependent children of the marriage, and may if it considers it just make an order settling }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6634315\charrsid335570 th}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 e matrimonial pro
perty or any part thereof for the benefit of the children of the marriage or of any of them, and reserving such interest (if any) of the husband or the wife or both in the property as the Court considers just.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3356045 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 (2) If in the opinion of the Court there are special circumst}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3092103\charrsid335570 ances which render it necessary}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570  or expedient that any minor or de}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 p}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 e}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 n}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 dent children of the marriage be represented in any }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3092103\charrsid335570 p}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 roceedings under this Act, the Court may appoint a}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570  solicitor or co}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 unsel to represent such children. Where any solicitor
 or counsel is so appointed his fees and expenses shall be paid by such party or parties to the proceedings as the Court}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 shall or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3092103\charrsid335570 der or, if the Court so decides,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
 shall be paid out of money appropriated for the purpose by Parliament.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 27. Occupation orders}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10956578\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 (1}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ) The Court may make an order granting to, }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 th}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
e husband or the wife, for such period or periods and on such terms and subject to such conditions as the Court thinks fit, the right personally to occupy the matrimonial home or any other premises forming part of the matrimonial property.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(2) Where an order is made under subsection (1) of this section, the person in whose favour it is made shall be entitled, to the exclusion of the other spouse, personally to occupy the matrimonial home or the other premises to which the order relates.

\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (3) Notwithstanding anything in secti}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 on 5 of this Act, an order made}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  under subsection (1) of this section against the husband or wife shall be enforceable against the personal representative of the person against whom it is ma
de, unless the Court otherwise directs.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 28. Orders with respect to tenancy}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9704951\charrsid335570 (1}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 23 of this Act, the Court may at any time upon application by the husband or }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9704951\charrsid335570 the wife make an order vesting in}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  either the husband or t
he wife, (in this section, referred to as the applicant) the tenancy of any dwellinghouse}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5926820\charrsid335570 :}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3356045\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1268845 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) Of which at the time of the making of the order the ap}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 plicant}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 s spouse (in this section referred to as the o}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 ther party) is or was either the sole tenant}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  or a}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570  
}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 tenant holding jointly or in common with the applicant; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1268845 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1268845 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) Of which at the time of the making of the order un}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8388751\charrsid335570 d}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 e}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8388751\charrsid335570 r}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  this subsection the other, party is a tenant as aforesaid; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1268845 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1268845 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (c) }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 In}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  which the applicant or th}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 e other party resides at }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 the time of the making of t}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 he order under this subsection.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1268845 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(2) On the taking effect of an order made under subsection (1) of this section, unless the tenancy is sooner lawfully determined, the applicant shall become the tenant of the dwellinghouse }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid276129\charrsid335570 upon}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  and subject to the terms and conditions of the tenancy in }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 fo}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 rce at the time of the making of that order, and the other}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 party shal}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 l cease to be the tenant. Every}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7210147\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 such order shall have effect and may be enforced as if it were an order of the Court for posse
ssion of the land granted in favour of the applicant.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(5)Nothing m this section or in any order made under this section shall be construed to limit or affect the operation of any enactment or rule of law for the time being applicable to any tenancy to whi
ch this section applies or to the dwellinghouse held under the tenancy, or to authorise the Court to vary, except by vesting or reves}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 ti}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ng the ten}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1200610\charrsid335570 ancy pursuant to this section, }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
any express or implied term or condition of the tenancy.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (4) On the application of the other party or his}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 per}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
sonal representative m any case in which an order is made under subsection (1) of this section, the Court may, if it thinks fit,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570  make an order discharge}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 the first}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 mentioned order and revesting the tenancy accor}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 dingly.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1200610\charrsid335570 (5) On the taking effect of an}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 y revesting order made under subsection (4) of this section, u}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 n}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 less the tenancy is }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 sooner}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  lawfully determ}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 ine}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 d, the person in whose favour,}
{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10052898\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 it is made shall become th}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10052898\charrsid335570 
e tenant of the dwellinghouse upo}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 n and subject to the terms and conditions of the tenancy in for}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10052898\charrsid335570 c}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 e at the time of the making of the revest}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 i}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
ng order.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (6) For the put poses of this section}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3020708\charrsid335570 ,}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  the term 
}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 tenant}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 
, in relation to any dwelli}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 nghouse, includes any person whose tenancy has expired or been determined, and who is for the t}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 im}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 e being deemed under or by virtue of any enactment or rule of law to c}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 ontinue to be the tenant of the d}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 we}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 ll}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 inghouse; and the term }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 tenancy}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  has a corresponding meaning.
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3353501 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3020708\charrsid335570 Cf. 1963, No. 71, s. 60}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3020708\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 29. Orders when property sub}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ject to hire purchase agreement}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9986278\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
Where any property which is the subject of an appli}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570 cation under this Act is in the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  possession}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570  of the husband or the wife or b}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 oth under a hire purchase agreement
 or conditional sale agreement or under an agreement to hire or lease, the Court may make an order vesting the rights and obligations under the agreement in either spouse and any such}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1268845\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 der shall have effect notwithstanding anything in any agreement.
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3353501 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 Cf.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  1963, No. 71, s. 62 (4)

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 30. Orders in relation to insurance policies}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9986278\charrsid335570  
}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Where an application under this Act relates to any policy of assur}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 ance or insurance the Court may-}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) Vest the policy in the husband or the wife subject to such conditions (including t
he payment of premiums }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid11348082\charrsid335570 by either spouse) as it thinks j}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ust:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) Direct the payment of a proportion of the surrender or paid}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 up value from one spouse to the other:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (c) Make suc}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
h other order as it thinks just.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 31. Order}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
s in relation to superannuation}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  rights}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(1) Where the matrimonial property to which any application under this Act relates includes property of the kind described in section 8 (i) of this Act, the Court may make any order under this Act, or any provision of a}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 ny such order, conditional on the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 husband or wife entering into an arrangement or deed of covenant designed to ensure that the other spouse receives his or her appropriate share of that property, and every arrangement or deed entered into pursuant to any such condition shall have effe
ct according to its tenor.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(2) A copy of any arrangement or deed entered into pursuant to subsection (1) of this section may be served on the manager of the superannuation scheme from which the entitlement is derived}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 .}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (3) Where a copy of any such arrange
ment or deed is served on any such manager he shall, notwithstanding the provisions of any Act, deed, or rules governing the scheme, be bound by the provisions of the arrangement or deed}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 .}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 32. Court may disch}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 arge or vary maintenance orders}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (1) In any proce
edings under this Act, the Court shall have regard to any maintenance order made against one spouse in favour of the other spouse or in favour of any child of the marriage and to any maintenance agreement and may, if it considers it just, discharge, suspe
nd, or vary any such order, whether it has been made in the Supreme Court or in a Magistrate}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 '}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 s Court, and may cancel, suspend, or}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570  vary any maintenance agreement.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) [}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 Not extended Act 1991- 92/36}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ]
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (3) For the purposes of this section, the expression }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Main
tenance agreement}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 "}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  means any written agreement made between a husband and his wife, and providing for the periodical payment to }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 either party of sums of money towards the maintenance of the other party or of any child of the marriage.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 33. Ancillary powers of Court}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9986278\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (1) The Court may make all such other orders and give such directions as may be necessary or ex}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 p}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 edient to give effect, or better effect, to any order made under any of the provisions of sections 25 to 32 of this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) The Court may, at any time it thinks fit, extend, vary, cancel, or discharge any order made under any of the provisio}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid918835\charrsid335570 ns of sections 26 to 32 of this}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 Act, and may vary any terms or conditions upon or subject to which any such order has been made.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (3) In particular, but without limiting the generality of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the Court may make any one or more of the following orders:
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(a) An order for the sale of the matrimonial property or any part thereof, and for the division, vesting, or settlement of the proceeds:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(b) Any order vesting any property owned by both the husband and the wife jointly in both the husband and the wife in common in such shares as the Court considers just:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (c) An order vesting the matrimonial property or any }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3945003\charrsid335570 parts}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  thereof in the husband or the wife:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (d) An order postponing the vesting of any share in the matrimonial property, or any part of such s}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 hare, until such future date or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  until the occurrence of such future event as may be specified in t}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6829656\charrsid335570 h}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 e order.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (e) An order for the partition or vesting of any property:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (f) An order vesting any property owned by one}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 use in both spous}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 es jointly or in common in such
}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  as the Court considers dust:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (g) An order vesting any property owned by both spouses, jointly or in common, }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid395360\charrsid335570 in}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  one spouse:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (h) [Not extended }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 \endash 
 Act 1991-92/36]}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (i) An order for the pa}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 ym}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ent of a, sum of money by one}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 spouse to the}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 spouse:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 j}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ) An order for the transfer of a}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 ny interest in land other than the fee simple:}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (k) An order for the transfer of shares or 
stock, or of mortgages, charges, debentures, or other securities, or of the title or documents of title of any property:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 l}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ) An order for the transfer of rights or obligations under any instrument or contr}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15284058\charrsid335570 
act, and any such order shall have effect}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  notwithstanding }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15284058\charrsid335570 any }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 provision or ter}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 m of the instrument or contract:}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (m) An order varying the terms of any trust or settlement}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 , not being a trust under a will}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  or other testamentary disposition:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (n) An order requiring one spouse to pay a sum of mone}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 y, or transfer any other property}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  to the other sp}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 
ouse, the money or property bein}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 g part of the separate property of the first}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 mentioned spouse.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12590554 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12590554\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (4) Where under any order made under this Act }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 one spouse is or may become liable}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  to pay to the other a sum of m
oney, the Court may direct that it shall be paid either in one sum or in instalments, and either with or w}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 ithout security, and otherwise in}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  such manner and subject to such conditions (including a condition requiring the payment of interest) as the Court thinks}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570  fit.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par 
\par (5) Where, pursuant to this Act, the Court makes an order for the sa}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid197774\charrsid335570 l}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
e of any matrimonial property and for the division, application, or settlement of the proceeds, the Court may point a person to sell the property and divide, apply, or settle }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid197774\charrsid335570 th}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 e proceeds accordingly; and the execution of any}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16076439\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
instrument by the pers}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6711152\charrsid335570 on so appointed shall have the same}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 force and validity as if it had been executed by the person in }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 whom the property; is vested.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (6) Any order under this Act may, subj}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 ect to the provisions of this Ac}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 t, be made upon such terms and subject to such conditions (if any) as the Court thinks fit.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 
\par 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 34. Discretion of Court as to orders}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9986278\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Where application is made to the Court for any order under any provision o}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 f this Act, the Court may, subj}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ect to the provisions of the Act, make any other order under this Act which could have been made if application for that other ord}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 er had been made when the first }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 mentioned application was made.}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3353501 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Cf. 1963, No. 71, s. 78
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 35. Proceedings may be in private}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 - }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
Any application or appeal under this Act shall be heard in private if the hus}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 band or the wife so desires it.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 36. Evidence}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2977334\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 In all proceedings under this Act, and whether by way of hearing in the fir}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 st instance or by way of appeal}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  or otherwise howsoever, the Court may}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
receive any evidence that it thinks fit, whether it is otherwise admissible in a Court of law or not}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 .}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 37. Persons entitled to be heard}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7023849\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Before any order is made under this Act, such notice as the Court directs shall be given to any}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 person having an interest in the property which would be affected by the order, and any such person shall be entitled to appear and to be heard in the matter as a party to the application.

\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3353501 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Cf. 1963, No. 72, s. 7 (1)
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 38. Inquiries, and settlement of schemes}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7023849\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (1) The Court may, on}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12858021\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
any application under this Act, appoint the Registrar of the Court, or such other pers}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 on as the Court thinks fit, to}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 make an inquiry into the matters of fact in issue between the parties, and to report thereon to the Court.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) A copy of every such repo}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 rt }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
shall be given to the solicitor or counsel appearing for each party to the proceedings or, if any party is not represented by solicitor or counsel, to that pa}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 rt}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 y}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 . Any party may tender evidence on }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
any matter referred to }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12858021\charrsid335570 in}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  any such report.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (3) The Court may, on any application under this Act, with the consent of the parties, appoint the Registrar of the Court, or such other}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 person as the Court thinks fit, to settle a}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 
 scheme in respect of the party}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  comprise}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 d in the application and to sub}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 m}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 i}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 t it to the }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid204894\charrsid335570 Court }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 for approval.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 39. [Nor exten}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 de}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 d}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 A}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 c}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 t 199}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 1}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 9}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 2}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 /36]
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 40. Costs}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7023849\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Subject to any rules of procedure made for the purposes of this Act, in any proceedings under this Act the Court may make such order as to costs as it thinks fit.
\par 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 41. Registration of orders}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 - }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (1) Where an order made under this Act relates to any estate or interest in land, a copy of the order sealed with the seal of the Court shall be sufficient authority for the Registrar of}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 the Court to execute all papers documents and deeds necessary to give effect}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13525947\charrsid335570  to that order and}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  the estate or interest shall thereupon pass without further requirement to }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13525947\charrsid335570 the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570  person in whose favour the }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 order was ma}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 de in accordance with the terms}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4416065\charrsid335570  of the order.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 

\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) For the purposes of this section an order to which this section applies s}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 hall cease to have effect where-}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2050753 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) The order is discharged or cancelled by the Court under section 33 (2) of this Act; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2050753 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2050753 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) The
 person in whose favour and the person against whom the order is made so agree in writing and the agreement is signed and witnessed in accordance}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 with subsections (4) and (6) of section 21 of this Act; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2050753 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2050753\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2050753 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (c) The period for which the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12133250\charrsid335570 
 order was made has expired; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12133250 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12133250\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2050753 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12133250\charrsid335570 (d) The Court so directs in}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 any other case.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid15619183\charrsid335570 
\par (3) \endash 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (4) Where an order made under any of the provisions of this Act relates to any stocks, shares or other company securities, or to any}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570  other property}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 the title to which passes upon or is evidenced by registration, the foregoing provisions of this section shall apply with all necessary modifications to suc}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570 
h stocks, shares, securities or }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 other property as if they were estates or interests in land}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570 .}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3353501 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Cf}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570 .}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  196}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid11036760\charrsid335570 3}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 , No 71, ss. 57 (9), (1}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570 0), }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570 11}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ), 59 (4)
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4064743 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570 Protection of Spou}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 s}{
\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570 e}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 s}{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 '}{
\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570  }{\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Rights
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4064743 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 42. [Not}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570  extended-}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Act }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570 1991-92/36}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ]
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5454670\charrsid335570 43}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 . Dispositions may be restrained}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (1) Where it appears to}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 the Court}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 that}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 disposition of property is about to be made, whether for }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5454670\charrsid335570 valu}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
e or not, by or on behalf of or by direction of or in the interests of any person in order to defeat the claim or rights of any other person under this Act, the Court may, on the application of that second}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570 named person and on such}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 notice being given as the Court may direct, by order restrain the making of the disposition or may order any proceeds of the disposition to be paid into Court to be dealt with as the Court directs.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) Any disposition made after an order of the Court under subsection }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid136190\charrsid335570 (1) of}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  this 
section restraining the making of the disposition served on or come to the notice of the person disposing of the property, or any auctioneer, agent, or solicitor acting in connection with the disposition, shall be void,}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 and the Court may consider any claim of any person interested and may make such order as it thinks just.
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3353501 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Cf. 196}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8677659\charrsid335570 3}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 , No. 71, s. 80
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 44. Dispositions may beset aside}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7023849\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570 (}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
1) Where the Court is satisfied that any disposition of property has been made, whether for value or not, by or on behalf of or
 by direction of or in the interests of any person in order to defeat the claim or rights of any person under this Act, the Court may, on the application of that second}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 named person, make any order under subsection (2) of this section:
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) In any case to which subsection (1) of this section applies, the Court may, subject to subsection (4), of this section,
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4064743\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12020239 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) Order that any person to whom the disposition wa}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12020239\charrsid335570 s made and who received the prope}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 rty otherwise than in good faith and for valuable; consideration, or his}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12020239\charrsid335570  personal }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 representative, shall transfer the property or any part thereof to such person}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8677659\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 as the Court directs;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9403170\charrsid335570  or}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12020239 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12020239\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12020239 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) Order that any person to whom the disposition was}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid16338211\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 made and who received }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12020239\charrsid335570 th}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 e property otherwise t}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12020239\charrsid335570 han of good faith and for adequ}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ate consideration, or his}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12020239\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
personal representative, shall pay into Court, or to such person as the Court directs, a sum not exc}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12020239\charrsid335570 eeding }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
the difference between the value of the consideratio}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6773708\charrsid335570 n (if any) and the value of the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  property; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12020239 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12020239\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3028261 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (c) Order that any}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12020239\charrsid335570 n who has, otherwise than in }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 go}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12020239\charrsid335570 o}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 d }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12020239\charrsid335570 faith and }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 valuable consideration, received an}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6773708\charrsid335570 y interest in the property from}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  the person to whom the}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12020239\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 disposition was so made, for his }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid12020239\charrsid335570 p}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 ersonal representative, or any person who received that}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570  interest from any such person ot}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5644713\charrsid335570 herwise than}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  i}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 n good faith and for valuable con}{
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\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  to such personas the Court directs, or shall p}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid5644713\charrsid335570 ay into Court or to such person}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  as the Court directs a sum not exceeding the value of the interest.
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (3) For the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid4005613\charrsid335570 purposes }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 of giving effect to an}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7617807\charrsid335570 y}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 order under}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 subsection (2) of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 section, the Court may}{
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\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (4) Relief (whether under this section, or in equity, or otherwise) in any case to which subsection (1) of this section}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid11348359\charrsid335570 applies shall be denied wholly}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 or in part, if the person from whom relief is sought received the property or interest in good faith, a}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid11348359\charrsid335570 nd has so altered his position in}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  reliance on his having an indefeasi}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 b}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
le interest in the property or interest that in the opinion of the Court, having regard to all possible implication}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid11348359\charrsid335570 s in}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570  respect of other persons, it i}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid200705\charrsid335570 s inequitable to grant relie}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 f, or to grant relief in full, as the case }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 may be.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 

\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3353501 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid8069203\charrsid335570 Cf. 1963}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 , No. 7}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 1, }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 s. 81
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 45. Family chattels not to be disposed of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7023849\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (1) Where proceedings are pending under this Act, no party knowing that the proceedings are pending}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2390508\charrsid335570 
 shall, without the leave of a J}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 udge}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
or a Registrar, or}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570  the consent in wri}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 t}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 in}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
g of the other party, sell, charge, or dispose of any of the family chattels or (except in an emergency) remove from the matrimonial home or homes any of the family chattels which are household appliances or effects or which form part of the furniture of 
that home or those homes.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(2) Any person who does any act in contravention of the provisions of this section commits an offence, and is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to a fine not exceeding $400, or to both}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7023849\charrsid335570 .}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3353501 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 Cf. 1968, No. 62, s. 43; }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
1971, No. 59, s. 7
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3028261 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Protection of Creditors
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 46. Protection of mortgagee}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7023849\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Subject to the provisions of sections 42 to 44 of this Act, the rights conferred on the husband or wife by any order made under this Act shall be subject
 to the rights of the persons entitled to the benefit of any mortgage, security, charge, or en}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 cum}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
brance affecting the property in respect of which the order is made if it was registered before the order was registered or if the rights of that person arise under an instrument executed before the date of the making of the order.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Provided }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid2390508\charrsid335570 that, notwithstanding anything in}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 any enactment or in any instrument, no money pa}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid10431681\charrsid335570 y}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
able under any such mortgage, security, charge, or encumbrance shall be called up or become due by reason of the making of any such order, not}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 being an order direc}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 ting the sale of any property.
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3353501 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Cf. 1963, No. 72, s. 8; 1968, No. 61, s.10
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 47. Agreements}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 to}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 defeat}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 creditors}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 void}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570  - }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Act, but subject to the provis
ions of subsection (2) of this section, any agreement, this}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
position, or other transaction between the husband and the wife with respect to their matrimonial property and intended to defeat creditors of either spouse shall be void against those}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570  }
{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 creditors a
nd the Official Assignee, and any such agreement, disposition, or other transaction which is not so intended but which has the effect of defeating such creditors shall be void against such creditors and the}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570  Official Assignee during the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid13257717\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 period}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  of 2 years after its making.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 Nothing in this section }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
shall apply to any gift by one spouse to the other spouse, if the gift is made upon a customary occasion and is reasonable in amount having regard to the donor}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid335570 '}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 s means and liabilities.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3028261 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Miscellaneous Provisions
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3028261 {\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 48. Incidence of orders against personal re}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 pre}{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 sentative of }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 spo}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 use}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7023849\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6824418\charrsid335570 (1) The incidence of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  an}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
y order may, under this Act by}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  the Court against the, personal representative of a dece}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
ased husband or wife shall fall}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  rateably upon such part of the estate of the deceased as consists of matrimonial property:
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Provided that the Court may order }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 that the incidence of the order-}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3028261 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3028261 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) Shall fall rateably on the w}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
hole estate of the deceased; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3028261 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3028261 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) Shall fall upon any specified portion of the estate or upon any specified property.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3028261 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (2) Where the Court makes any order under the proviso to subsec}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 tion (1) of this section-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3028261 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) The Court shall hav}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
e power to exonerate any part of}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  t}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 h}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
e estate of the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570  deceased from the incidence of the order made}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  under this Act, after hearing such of the}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570  parties who may be affect}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6824418\charrsid335570 ed by}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 the exoneration as the Court thinks necessary, and may for that purpose direct any personal representative to represent, or appoint any person to represent, any such Party:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3028261 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) The Court shall have power at any time }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6824418\charrsid335570 to fix a periodical payment or lump}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  sum to be paid by any beneficia}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 r}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 y in the estate the deceased to r}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 e}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 present, or to}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
commutation of, any liability under the order that falls upon the}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 porti}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 on}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  of the estate in which he is i
nterested, and to exonerate that portion from further liability and to direct in what manner the payment shall be secured.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3028261 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(3) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, in cases where the authority of the Court does not extend and canno
t directly or indirectly be made to extend to the whole estate, the estate of the deceased shall include only so much thereof as is subject to the authority of the Court.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (4) [Not extended }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Act 1991}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6824418\charrsid335570 9}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 2/36]
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3353501 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Cf. 1963, No. 72, s. 8A; 1968, No. 61, s. 11
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3028261\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 49. Legal capacity of married women}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(1) Except as provided in any enactme}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid869611\charrsid335570 nt, the rights, privileges, powe}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 rs, capacities, duti}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid869611\charrsid335570 es, and liabilities of a married}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
 woman shall, for all the purposes of the law of New Zealand (whether substantive, procedural, or otherwise), be the same in all respects as those of a married man, whether she is acting in a personal, official, representative, or fiduciary capacity.}{
\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid869611\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6824418\charrsid335570 2) This section shall apply to }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
every married woman whether she was married before or after the commencement of this Act, and whether the marriage was solemnised in New Zealand or not, and whether she is or was at any relevant time domiciled in New Zealand or not.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid869611\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 50.}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  [Not extended}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Act }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid869611\charrsid335570 1}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 991}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 92/36]
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid869611\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 51. Proceedings in tort}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(1) subject to this section, each of the parties to a marriage sh}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6824418\charrsid335570 all}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  have the like right of action in tort again}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid6824418\charrsid335570 st the other as}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid869611\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 if they were unmarried.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid869611\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
(2) Where one of the parties to a marriage brings an action in tort against the other during the subsistence of the marriage, the Court may at any stage of the proceedings, on application or of its own motion, sta}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid869611\charrsid335570 y the action if it appears that-}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid869611\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid869611 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (a) No su
bstantial benefit, whether material or otherwise, would accrue to either party by the continuation of the proceedings; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid869611 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid869611\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid869611 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (b) The proceed}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9455479\charrsid335570 
ings are vexatious in character;}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid869611 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (c) The}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 question}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 or}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid869611\charrsid335570 q}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 uestions}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 in}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 issue}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 could}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 more}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid869611\charrsid335570  }{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 conveniently be}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 posed of on an 
application made under this Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 
\par (3) Without limiting the provisions of subsection (2) (c) of this section, the Court may in any such action exercise any power which could be exercised on an application under this Act or give such directions as it thinks 
fit for the disposal under this Act of any question arising in the proceedings.
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7406239\charrsid335570 
\par }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (4) In an action to which this section applies, judgment by default shall not be entered except with the leave of the Court. An application for the grant of such leave must be
 served on the defendant.
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3353501 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Cf}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7406239\charrsid335570 .}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  1963, No. 72, s. 4 (1)}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid1267238\charrsid335570 -}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 (4)
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1267238 {\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7406239\charrsid335570 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 52. Minors may }{\b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7406239\charrsid335570 apply without guardian }{\b\i\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7406239\charrsid335570 
ad litem}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7406239\charrsid335570  - }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 Notwiths}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7406239\charrsid335570 t}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 anding any enactment or rule of law, a minor who is or has been married may bring, institute, or defend }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid9396708\charrsid335570 proc}{
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 eedings under this Act without a}{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid7406239\charrsid335570  }{\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570 guardian }{
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\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\insrsid3868723\charrsid335570  or next end, and every judgment or order of the Court under this Act shall be binding upon and may be enforced against such a minor as if he or she were of full age.
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