[25 Matters to which court is to have regard in deciding how to exercise its powers under ss 23, 24[, 24A, 24B and 24E]]

[25  Matters to which court is to have regard in deciding how to exercise its powers under ss 23, 24[, 24A, 24B and 24E]]

(1)     It shall be the duty of the court in deciding whether to exercise its powers under section 23, 24[, 24A[, 24B or 24E]] above and, if so, in what manner, to have regard to all the circumstances of the case, first consideration being given to the welfare while a minor of any child of the family who has not attained the age of eighteen.

(2)     As regards the exercise of the powers of the court under section 23(1)(a), (b) or (c), [section 22A or 23 above to make a financial provision order in favour of a party to a marriage or the exercise of its powers under section 23A,] 24 [, 24A[, 24B or 24E]] above in relation to a party to the marriage, the court shall

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