Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 6A
6A. (1) In case of any disagreemen t either spouse may apply to
the competent court for its assi stance and the presiding judge, after
hearing the spouses and if deemed opportune any of the children
above the age of fourteen years re siding with the spouses, shal l
seek to bring about an amicable settlement of such disagreement .
(2) Where such amicable settl ement is not attained and the
disagreement relates to the est ablishment or change of the
matrimonial home or to other ma tters 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.
CIVIL CODE [CAP. 16. 15
Sub-title II
Amended by:
XXI.1993.5.
OF THE MUTUAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF ASCENDANTS,
DESCENDANTS AND BROTHERS
Duties of parents
towards children.
Amended by:
XXI.1993.6.
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