New South Wales Consolidated Acts

MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ACT 1899 - SECT 60

60 In suits for separation, nullity or dissolution

(1) In any suit or other proceeding for obtaining a decree of judicial separation or of nullity or dissolution of marriage the Court may:

(a) make such orders as it deems just and proper with respect to the custody and education of the children the marriage of whose parents is the subject of such suit or other proceedings and

(b) if it thinks fit direct proper proceedings to be taken for placing such children under the protection of the Supreme Court in its equitable jurisdiction.

(2) Such orders and directions may be made:

(a) from time to time by interim orders before making the final decree or

(b) by provisions in the final decree or

(c) from time to time after the final decree upon application by petition for the purpose.