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Family Proceedings Act 1980

Separation

20: Application for separation order

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"Applying for a separation order when you're married or in a civil union"

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You can apply for a separation order if you are in a marriage or civil union. You or the other party can make this application. This is something you can do as part of the Family Proceedings Act 1980.

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Part 3Separation

20Application for separation order

  1. Either party to a marriage or civil union may apply for a separation order.

Notes
  • Section 20: amended, on , by section 44(1) of the Civil Union Act 2004 (2004 No 102).