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Part 10

121A. Interpretation and application of this Chapter

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Amended

Last amended by an amending law of 2011.

(1)

In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires —

“applicant” means the person who applies for an order for financial relief;

“country” includes a territory;

“judicial or other proceedings” includes acts which constitute the means by which a divorce, an annulment of marriage or a legal separation may be obtained in a country and which are done in compliance with the law of that country;

“matrimonial asset” has the meaning given by section 112(10);

“order for financial relief” means an order made under section 121G of a description mentioned in that section.

(2)

This Chapter only applies to proceedings, decrees, orders or judgments commenced, made or given (as the case may be) on or after 1 June 2011.

Report

Part 10A

Amicable Settlement of Disputes

Part 10B

Court’S Power to Set Aside and Prevent Dispositions Intended to Defeat Maintenance Claims or Other Orders in Matrimonial Proceedings

Part 10C

Replacement Because of Death

Part 11

Offences Against Women and Girls

Part 12

Miscellaneous

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