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===The ''Divorce Act'' and the ''Family Law Act''===
===The ''Divorce Act'' and the ''Family Law Act''===


For married spouses, the law regarding about children after separation is governed by the federal ''Divorce Act'' as well as the provincial ''Family Law Act''. For unmarried spouses and other unmarried couples, the only governing law is the ''Family Law Act''. Although married spouses can ask for orders under both the ''Divorce Act'' and the ''Family Law Act'',  it's best to pick one or the other. This is because the two laws approach the care of children with different attitudes and use different language.
For married spouses, the law about children after separation is governed by the federal ''Divorce Act'' as well as the provincial ''Family Law Act''. For unmarried spouses and other unmarried couples, the only governing law is the ''Family Law Act''. Although married spouses can ask for orders under both the ''Divorce Act'' and the ''Family Law Act'',  it's best to pick one or the other. This is because the two laws approach the care of children with different attitudes and use different language.


====Custody and access====
====Custody and access====
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