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Divorce Act 70 of 1979

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70 of 1979

The Divorce Act 70 of 1979 intends:

  • to amend the law relating to divorce and to· provide for incidental matters.

Amends

  • Matrimonial Affairs Act 37 of 1953
  • Administration of Estates Act 66 of 1965
  • General Law Amendment Act 70 of 1968

Commencement

I July 1979

Amendments

  • Amended by Judicial Matters Amendment Act 12 of 2020
  • Amended by Jurisdiction of Regional Courts Amendment Act 31 of 2008
  • Amended by Judicial Matters Second Amendment Act 55 of 2003
  • Amended by Divorce Courts Amendment Act 65 of 1997
  • Amended by Divorce Amendment Act 95 of 1996
  • Amended by Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996
  • Amended by Justice Laws Rationalisation Act 18 of 1996
  • Amended by Magistrates’ Courts Amendment Act 120 of 1993
  • Amended by Divorce Amendment Act 44 of 1992
  • Amended by Domicile Act 3 of 1992
  • Amended by Divorce Amendment Act 7 of 1989
  • Amended by Marriage and Matrimonial Property Law Amendment Act 3 of 1988
  • Amended by Mediation in Certain Divorce Matters Act 24 of 1987
  • Amended by Transfer of Powers and Duties of the State President Act 97 of 1986
  • Amended by Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984

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