Judicial Separation and Family Law Reform Act, 1989

Discharge of orders under Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and Children) Act, 1976.

39.—Where, after the making of an order under section 5 , 6 or 7 of the Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and Children) Act, 1976 , application is made for a judicial separation between the parties to the proceedings in which that order was made, the court in which the application, or any application made under Part II of this Act, is pending may, if it thinks fit, direct that the order made shall cease to have effect on such date as may be specified in the direction.