Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 · Updated to 15 Dec 2018 · Part VIII · Protection of Children
95. Duration of orders for custody and maintenance
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Unless it sets a shorter period or has been cancelled, a custody or maintenance order for a child ends when the child reaches the age of eighteen years or, if later, when the child's physical or mental disability ends or the child completes further or higher education or training.
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Except where an order for custody or maintenance of a child is expressed to be for any shorter period or where any such order has been rescinded, it shall expire on the attainment by the child of the age of eighteen years or where the child is under physical or mental disability,
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“child” has the meaning of “child of the marriage” as defined in section 2 who is under the age of eighteen years. Power for court to make order for custody
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or is pursuing further or higher education or training, on the ceasing of such disability or completion of such further or higher education or training, whichever is the later.