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Browse Acts1991 c. 48

ACTroyal_assent1991 c. 48

Child Support Act 1991

An Act to make provision for the assessment, collection and enforcement of periodical maintenance payable by certain parents with respect to children of theirs who are not in their care; for the collection and enforcement of certain other kinds of maintenance; and for connected purposes.

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Parliament

Introduced

24 Jul 1991

Monarch

Royal Assent

25 Jul 1991

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Comes into force

TBC

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Act number1991 c. 48

Statusroyal_assent

Royal Assent25 Jul 1991

Published24 Jul 1991

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