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There are two main laws dealing with family law. They are the: | There are two main laws dealing with family law. They are the: | ||
* ''Family Law Act'': This BC law applies to all couples (married and unmarried). | * [[''Family Law Act'']]: This BC law applies to all couples (married and unmarried). | ||
* ''Divorce Act'': This federal law applies to married couples only (or those who used to be married). | * [[''Divorce Act'']]: This federal law applies to married couples only (or those who used to be married). | ||
These laws (and others) apply in the same way to people in opposite-sex and same-sex relationships. | These laws (and others) apply in the same way to people in opposite-sex and same-sex relationships. | ||
