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Desy Wahyuni (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{LSLAP Manual TOC|expanded = family}} == A. Annulment == An annulment differs conceptually from a divorce because a divorce terminates a legal status, whereas an annulment...") |
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'''NOTE:''' If a marriage is found to be void, this does not affect the property claims that a party might have. Pursuant to s 56 of the '' | '''NOTE:''' If a marriage is found to be void, this does not affect the property claims that a party might have. Pursuant to s 56 of the ''FRA'' and s 21 of the ''FLA'', the matrimonial regime still applies in this situation. | ||
== B. Judicial Separation == | == B. Judicial Separation == | ||
The Court can no longer grant a judicial separation. Judicial separation was formerly used to sever the legal obligations and liabilities between a married couple without terminating the marriage, when a spouse’s religion forbade divorce. | The Court can no longer grant a judicial separation. Judicial separation was formerly used to sever the legal obligations and liabilities between a married couple without terminating the marriage, when a spouse’s religion forbade divorce. | ||