An Act to afford Relief to Wives and Children, Deserted by their Husbands and Parents. (12th June, 1834.)

  • Province
    Newfoundland (1833-1867)
  • Chapter
    4 William IV Chapter 8 (Session 1)
  • Year
    1834
  • Concepts
    Welfare
    Family Law
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    4
  • Description
    This act makes public provisions available for children who have been abandoned by their parents, and wives and children who have been abandoned by their husbands. The definition of "abandonment" in this case includes neglect, and calls for the seizure of assets of parents who spend their money at taverns while neglecting their families.
  • Source
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