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Section 23 — Family Proceedings Act 1980: Effect of separation order
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23 Effect of separation order So long as a separation order remains in force, neither party to the marriage or civil union shall be under an obligation to cohabit with the other party, but, except as provided by this Act or any other enactment, the order shall not otherwise affect the marriage or civil union or the status, rights, and obligations of the parties to the marriage or civil union. Compare: 1968 No 62 s 20 Section 23 was amended, as from 26 April 2005, by section 44(1) Civil Union Act 2004 (2004 No 102) by inserting the words “ or civil union ” after the word “ marriage ” wherever it appear.
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