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Family Proceedings Act 1980

Enforcement of maintenance orders from 1 July 1992 - Miscellaneous provisions as to enforcement of maintenance orders

134: Arrest of respondent

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"When someone doesn't follow a court order to support their family, they can be arrested."

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You are looking at a law called the Family Proceedings Act 1980. A part of this law is about arresting someone who does not follow a maintenance order. This part of the law was repealed on 1 July 1992, which means it is no longer in effect, by the Family Proceedings Amendment Act 1991.

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Part 7Enforcement of maintenance orders from 1 July 1992
Miscellaneous provisions as to enforcement of maintenance orders

134Arrest of respondent (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 134: repealed, on , by section 19 of the Family Proceedings Amendment Act 1991 (1991 No 144).