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This Fact Sheet provides general information about spousal support under the Divorce Act.

The Divorce Act applies to married …

Record Modified: May 17, 2023
Record Released: Jul 26, 2021
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
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Keywords: Divorce Act Spousal Support Legal information family law

This resource provides insight on parenting agreements made after the new Divorce Act came into force on March 1, 2021.

Record Modified: May 17, 2023
Record Released: Jul 26, 2021
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
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Keywords: Divorce Act parenting arrangment Legal information family law Department of Justice

Both parents have a legal obligation to support their children financially after separation or divorce. Children have a legal right …

Record Modified: May 17, 2023
Record Released: Jul 26, 2021
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
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Keywords: Child Support Federal Child Support Guidelines family law Department of Justice

This Fact Sheet provides general information about the 2017 update to the Federal Child Support Tables (Federal Tables).

The …

Record Modified: May 17, 2023
Record Released: Jul 26, 2021
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
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Keywords: Child Support Divorce Act Legal information family law Department of Justice

Divorce and separation can be difficult, especially if you have children. You may feel stressed about the different decisions you …

Record Modified: May 17, 2023
Record Released: Jul 26, 2021
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
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Keywords: Divorce Act family dispute resolution Legal information Legal aid Department of Justice

Acting in the best interests of the child is the number one priority in all family law matters involving children.

Record Modified: May 17, 2023
Record Released: Jul 26, 2021
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
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Keywords: Divorce Act legal obligations family law Department of Justice

This fact sheet provides information on family violence.

Family violence occurs when a person abuses someone in their family. …

Record Modified: May 17, 2023
Record Released: Jul 26, 2021
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
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Keywords: Divorce Act family violence abuse family law Department of Justice

This paper explores the issues that arise in child protection proceedings involving family violence, where there are concurrent family and/or …

Record Modified: May 17, 2023
Record Released: Jul 26, 2021
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
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Keywords: Divorce Act child protection proceedings family law family violence

This report is intended to focus on best practices related to cases making their way through the criminal justice system, …

Record Modified: May 17, 2023
Record Released: Jul 27, 2021
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
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Keywords: Divorce Act family law Guide Family Violence Criminal Law

The purpose of this report is to document, from a family law perspective, best practice options when domestic violence cases …

Record Modified: May 17, 2023
Record Released: Aug 6, 2021
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
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Keywords: Divorce Act domestic violence Department of Justice family law