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Section 1 of The Divorce Act, 1869
This Act may be called the 1*** Divorce Act, and shall come into operation on the first day of April, 1869.
Summary
- The official name of the legislation is the Divorce Act.
- The law officially came into operation on the first day of April, 1869.
- This short preliminary section establishes only the title and the starting date of the law.
FAQ
1. What is the formal name of this law?
It is called the Divorce Act.
2. When did this law become active?
It came into operation on April 1, 1869.
3. Does this section contain any rules about how to get a divorce?
No, it only provides the title and the exact date the law started.