Commencement: This Act shall come into force on such date as may be appointed by Order made by the Cabinet and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act and in relation to different matters.
s.2amendedAmends references to Part headings in the Maintenance Act (1996 Revision).
s.3repealedRepeals section 3 - duty of man to maintain certain children.
s.4repealedRepeals section 4 - duty of woman to maintain certain children.
s.6substitutedSubstitutes a new method for compelling performance of duties imposed by the Maintenance Act (1996 Revision).
s.7amendedAmends section 7 - manner of proceeding on summons.
s.8substitutedSubstitutes a new duration for maintenance orders in the Maintenance Act (1996 Revision).