#OBSCURELEGALFACTS BY AROME ABU
WHEN ADULT CHILDREN OF A DISSOLVED MARRIAGE MAY BE ENTITLED TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT/MAINTAINANCE
In matrimonial cases, the court may make an order for financial support for children of the marriage.
However financial provision shall not be made in favour of a child who has attained 21 years, unless the court forms the opinion that special circumstances justify financial provision in favour of that child.
In this context, adopted children and illegitimate children qualify as children, hence can get financial support.
See Section 69 & 70 of the Matrimonial Causes Act
Arome Abu is the Principal Partner of TCLP.
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