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Publication details

(Substantial portions of JP Boyd on Family Law were originally published as the website BC Family Law Resource, www.bcfamilylawresource.com, from 2001–2013)

First edition: May 2013

Second edition: September 2017

Third edition: July 2019

ISBN 978-0-921864-49-3

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Failing to do something that a reasonable person would do, or doing something that a reasonable person would not do, which results in harm to someone else.

Acting or not acting in a manner that is contrary to the terms of a contract. In family law, the breach of one party usually gives rise to a cause of action for the other party, allowing that party to sue for breach of contract, but the breach is unlikely to allow that party to treat the agreement as if it were cancelled or had been voided.

Under the Family Law Act, a term that describes the time a person who is not a guardian of a child, including a parent who is not a guardian, has with that child. Under the Divorce Act, a term that describes the time a person who is not a married spouse has with a child. See "guardian" and "parental responsibilities."

A person licensed to practice law in a particular jurisdiction by that jurisdiction's law society. See "barrister and solicitor."