Divorce (Insanity and Desertion) Act 1958
The Divorce (Insanity and Desertion) Act 1958 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that modified the law relating to divorce to widen the definition of insanity and alleviate any hardships caused by the ability to divorce on the ground of desertion, as introduced in Matrimonial Causes Act 1937. The Act was based on the recommendations of Royal Commission on Marriage and Divorce, and was introduced immediately after receiving the Royal Assent on 23 July 1958.
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Divorce (Insanity and Desertion) Act 1958
The Divorce (Insanity and Desertion) Act 1958 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that modified the law relating to divorce to widen the definition of insanity and alleviate any hardships caused by the ability to divorce on the ground of desertion, as introduced in Matrimonial Causes Act 1937. The Act was based on the recommendations of Royal Commission on Marriage and Divorce, and was introduced immediately after receiving the Royal Assent on 23 July 1958.
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The Divorce (Insanity and Dese ...... e Matrimonial Causes Act 1965.
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1958-07-23
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Parliament of the United Kingdom
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Matrimonial Causes Act 1950
repealing legislation
royal assent
1958-07-23
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Divorce Act 1958
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The Divorce (Insanity and Dese ...... Royal Assent on 23 July 1958.
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Divorce (Insanity and Desertion) Act 1958
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