MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE

NZ Truth, Issue 1127, 7 July 1927, Page 18

MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE

Q.: Can a youth under 21 years of age marry without his parents' consent?—" Anxious" (Dunedin). A r : No. . , ' . : ; Q..\ My husband left with one of the reinforcements during the war., J have not heard of or seen him since, but believe him to have deserted at Capetown. Can I remarry without obtaining a divorce ?— "Gladys" (Taumarunui). : A.: In contracting • such a marriage you would not be guilty of. bigamy, but it would be void if your first husband reappeared. Q.: Where a husband who has been ordered to pay wife's costs m a divorce petition subsequently, flies his petition m bankruptcy, can the wife's solicitor obtain his costs from her?— " Anxious" (Wanganui). ; A.: Yes, she is liable. . " .COMPENSATtON Q.: I am working by the day for a. firm. While going to work recently tn.a. gig. I broke my Jeg. Can I claim compensation under the Workers' Compensation Act?— " Old Timer" (Gex-aldine). ,A.:; It cannot be said' that the Jour - ney- to and from, work is "m the course of employment," and therefore.no c 6m r pensation is payable. Q.: (1) I suffered an injury last year. Am I entitled to the increase m compensation granted under the new Act? (2) Can the instance company compel me to undergo treatment for my injury?— " Worker" (Napier). • A.: (1) No, . the new Act does not' apply to injuries received before April 1, 1927. (2) Yes,, you must take all reasonable steps to cure yourself.