Section 67 — Family Proceedings Act 1980: Application by either spouse or civil union partner for maintenance during marriage or civil union

67 Application by either spouse or civil union partner for maintenance during marriage or civil union Either party to a marriage or civil union may make an application for a maintenance order against the other party to the marriage or civil union on the ground that the respondent is liable to maintain the applicant. Compare: 1968 No 62 ss 25(1), 31(1) The heading to section 67 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 ” . The heading to section 67 was amended, as from 26 April 2005, by section 44(2) Civil Union Act 2004 (2004 No 102) by substituting the words “ either spouse or civil union partner ” for the words “ husband or wife ” . Section 67 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 ” in both places it appears.