Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 47
47. During the pendency of the actio n the court shall give such
directions concerning the custo dy of the children as it may dee m
appropriate, and in so doing the paramount consideration shall be
the welfare of the children:
Provided that in cases where there is evidence of domestic
violence, the Court may limit or deny access to the children if such
access would put the children or the other parent at risk.
Withdrawal from
the community of
acquests to enable
a party to reside
outside the
matrimonial home.
Added by:
VII.2026. 11.
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