Custody of Infants Act 1875, courtesy of NSW legislation.
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The Custody of Infants Act 1875 [23/1875 (39 Vic. No.16)] dealt with the ways Courts had to treat separation and custody arrangements between parents. It provided that the 'next friend' of a mother could petition the Supreme Court to allow a mother to have access or custody of her children. This Act was repealed by the Infant's Custody and Settlements Act 1899.
1854 - 1875 Infants' Custody Act 1854
1875 - 1899 Custody of Infants Act 1875
1899 - Infants' Custody and Settlements Act
Prepared by: Liam Hogan
Created: 26 February 2014, Last modified: 10 June 2021
Last updated: 4 August 2023
Cite this: https://www.findandconnect.gov.au/ref/nsw/biogs/NE01521b.htm
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