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An order for child support made under the ''DA'' has effect throughout Canada (s 14). Under s 17(1) of the ''DA'', any court of competent jurisdiction, as defined by s 5, can vary, rescind, or suspend an order. | An order for child support made under the ''DA'' has effect throughout Canada (s 14). Under s 17(1) of the ''DA'', any court of competent jurisdiction, as defined by s 5, can vary, rescind, or suspend an order. | ||
Children born within the marriage and adopted children are treated equally under the ''DA''. However, some controversy remains as to whether a stepchild, for whom the respondent stood in ''loco parentis'', qualifies for support under the ''DA''. Child support will be assessed in light of the biological parents' support obligation. | Children born within the marriage and adopted children are treated equally under the ''DA''. However, some controversy remains as to whether a stepchild, for whom the respondent stood in ''loco parentis'' (in place of the parent), qualifies for support under the ''DA''. Child support will be assessed in light of the biological parents' support obligation. | ||
==== b) Family Law Act [FLA] ==== | ==== b) Family Law Act [FLA] ==== | ||
