Difference between revisions of "Understanding the Legal System for Family Law Matters"
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One of the court's more important jobs is to interpret and apply legislated laws. For example, the ''Divorce Act'' says that: | One of the court's more important jobs is to interpret and apply legislated laws. For example, the ''Divorce Act'' says that: | ||
<blockquote | <blockquote>In making an order under this section, the court shall give effect to the principle that a child of the marriage should have as much contact with each spouse as is consistent with the best interests of the child.</blockquote> | ||
The court has had to decide what "as is consistent with the best interests of the child" means in applying this section. | The court has had to decide what "as is consistent with the best interests of the child" means in applying this section. |