# Matrimonial Proceedings (Children) Act 1958, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S

An Act to extend the powers of courts to make orders in respect of children in connection with proceedings between husband and wife and to require arrangements with respect to children to be made to the satisfaction of the court before the making of a decree in such proceedings.
[7th July 1958]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/6-7/40/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/matrimonial-proceedings-children-act-1958/introduction
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