12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly:
The consequence of this is that one spouse does not incur liability so that it can be shared equally by the other spouse that has not created the liability. We are saying this because we are aware of cases where not only women, but also men have incurred liability so that it can be shared at the time of divorce. That disadvantages the other party. That is as long as the liability is acquired for the benefit of the marriage.
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12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I beg to move:-
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12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly:
THAT, Clause 18 of the Bill be amended in Sub-clause (1) by deleting the expression “Section 81 of” appearing immediately after the words “established under”.
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12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly:
We are aware that the Civil Procedure Act is being amended. So, it is not necessarily going to be Section 81 of the Civil Procedure Act. It could be any other section. However, we are just leaving the Civil Procedure Act to make it clear and not to cause confusion.
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12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor.
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12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly:
Thank you, hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady. I beg to move that the Committee doth report to the House its consideration of the Matrimonial Property Bill, National Assembly Bill No.12 of 2013 and its approval thereof with amendments.
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12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly:
Hon. Deputy Speaker, I beg to move that the House doth agree with the Committee in the said Report.
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12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, as you know, hon. Ochieng is a very good Member of the Committee and has made very serious contributions towards this Bill. I beg to move:- THAT, Clause 6(1)(c) of the Bill be amended - (i) by adding the words “jointly owned by both parties” in the second sentence. (ii) by deleting Sub-clause 6(1)(d) in its entirety.
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12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly:
So that it reads as follows:- “any other immovable and movable property jointly owned by both spouses and acquired during the subsistence of the marriage”.
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12 Nov 2013 in National Assembly:
Hon. Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I would like to read the proposed amendment. THAT, Clause 6(1)(c) of the Bill be amended by deleting the words “by both or either spouse” and inserting the words “jointly---
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