New South Wales Consolidated Acts

INFANTS' CUSTODY AND SETTLEMENTS ACT 1899

- As at 6 July 2009
- Act 39 of 1899

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

           Long Title

   PART 1A - PRELIMINARY

   1.      Name of Act
   2.      Repeals
   3.      Definitions
   4.      Rules

   PART 1 - CUSTODY OF MINORS

   4A.     Custody to end at 18 years
   5.      Custody of minor
   6.      Power of Court as to production of minor
   7.      Power to Court to order repayment of costs of bringing up minor
   8.      Court in making order to have regard to conduct of parent
   9.      Power of Court as to minor’s religious education
   10.     Court may order custody of minors in certain cases
   10A.    Extension of jurisdiction
   10B.    Removal of proceedings
   10C.    Enforcement of orders for payment of money
   10D.    Rules of equity to prevail
   11.     Agreement to give up minor not to be invalid

   PART 2 - (Repealed)
   None

   PART 3 - SETTLEMENT OF DAMAGES

   16.     Court may appoint trustees for settlements for the benefit of minors in certain cases

   PART 4 - GENERAL

   17.     Custody, upbringing, and property of minor
   18.     Equal right of mother to apply to court
           Schedule