Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 · Updated to 15 Dec 2018 · Part VI · Divorce
51. Dissolution on ground of conversion to Islam
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If one spouse has converted to Islam, either may petition for divorce under this section or section 53. Both spouses may instead petition together under section 52. The court may provide for either spouse and for the support, care and custody of any children. It may attach conditions to the decree. Section 50 does not apply to these petitions.
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Where one party to a marriage has converted to Islam—
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either party may petition for a divorce under this section or section 53; or
both parties may petition for a divorce under section 52.
The Court upon dissolving the marriage or at any time, may make provision for the wife or husband, and for the support, care and custody of the children of the marriage, if any, under Part VII and
court
“court” means the High Court or a Judge thereof or, where a Sessions Court Judge has jurisdiction by virtue of subsection (2), the Sessions Court or a Sessions Court Judge of that Court;
Part VIII and may attach any conditions to the decree of the dissolution as it thinks fit.
Section 50 shall not apply to any petition for divorce where one party has converted to Islam.