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The Family Courts Ordinance, 1985

( Ordinance NO. XVIII OF 1985 )

[ 30th March, 1985 ]

Conclusion of trial
13. (1) After the close of evidence of all parties, the Family Court shall make another effort to effect a compromise or reconciliation between the parties.
 
 
 
 
(2) If such compromise or reconciliation is not possible, the Court shall pronounce judgment and, on such judgment 1[either at once or on some future day not beyond seven days of which due notice shall be given to the parties or their agents or advocates], a decree shall follow.
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    The words “either at once or on some future day not beyond seven days of which due notice shall be given to the parties or their agents or advocates” were inserted by section 8 of the Family Courts (Amendment) Act, 1989 (Act No. XXX of 1989).
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