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Cap. 16 · Civil Code (Cap. 16)

Cap. 16 Art. 6ADisagreement between the spouses.

Sub-title 1

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(1) In case of any disagreement either spouse may apply to the competent court for its assistance and the presiding judge, after hearing the spouses and if deemed opportune any of the children above the age of fourteen years residing with the spouses, shall seek to bring about an amicable settlement of such disagreement.

(2) Where such amicable settlement is not attained and the disagreement relates to the establishment or change of the matrimonial home or to other matters of fundamental importance, the presiding judge, if so requested expressly by the spouses jointly, shall determine the matter himself by providing the solution which he deems most suitable in the interest of the family and family life.

(3) No appeal shall in this case lie from the pronouncement of the presiding judge.

Amendment history
  • Amended by IX.2004.14