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Section 140 Nigerian Child’s Right Act 2003

Section 140 Child’s Right Act

Section 140 Child’s Right Act 2003 is about Adoption where maintenance order is in force. It is under Part XII (Adoption) of the Act.

(1) A child may be adopted notwithstanding that a maintenance order is in force in respect of the child.

(2) Where, at the time when an adoption order is made in respect of a child, a maintenance order requiring a person to contribute towards the maintenance of that child under this Act or any other law is in force, the maintenance order shall cease to have effect at that time.

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