Matrimonial Causes Act

Laws amended to help protect children

The Marriage Act will give a clear definition of customary and non-customary marriage and the Matrimonial Causes Act will deal with settling marriage disputes between husband and wife.

Secretary for the Department of Community Development, Youth and Religion Anna Solomon said that the two proposed amendment Acts will also protect children.

Solomon explained that in the marriage act, married couples will have to comply through civil registration office, having only one registered customary marriage but recognition of all the children.