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There is no law that requires someone who is unhappy in a marriage to stay in that marriage. If someone wants to leave a relationship, he or she can, and that person does not need the permission or agreement of the other spouse to leave. | There is no law that requires someone who is unhappy in a marriage to stay in that marriage. If someone wants to leave a relationship, he or she can, and that person does not need the permission or agreement of the other spouse to leave. | ||
In Canada, there is no requirement for either dowry or dower to be paid when a couple marries. Even if a religion requires such a payment, the religious duty is not legally binding in Canada. | In Canada, there is no requirement for either dowry or dower to be paid when a couple marries or divorces. Even if a religion requires such a payment, the religious duty is not legally binding in Canada. | ||
While arranged marriages are fairly common, the parties must agree to the marriage of their own free <span class="noglossary">will</span>. There is no law that allows someone to be forced to marry someone else. An agreement between relatives about the marriage is not legally binding on the people who are supposed to be married. | While arranged marriages are fairly common, the parties must agree to the marriage of their own free <span class="noglossary">will</span>. There is no law that allows someone to be forced to marry someone else. An agreement between relatives about the marriage is not legally binding on the people who are supposed to be married. | ||
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Separation does not automatically mean that someone new to Canada <span class="noglossary">will</span> have to leave the country. People who are permanent residents, for example, <span class="noglossary">will</span> be allowed to stay, regardless of what is happening in their relationship with their sponsors. You should, however, speak to an immigration lawyer just to be sure. | Separation does not automatically mean that someone new to Canada <span class="noglossary">will</span> have to leave the country. People who are permanent residents, for example, <span class="noglossary">will</span> be allowed to stay, regardless of what is happening in their relationship with their sponsors. You should, however, speak to an immigration lawyer just to be sure. | ||
In Canada you must have a court order to divorce and legally end a marriage. Religious divorces are not recognized in Canada. The decisions of religious tribunals about how a separated couple <span class="noglossary">will</span> share their | In Canada you must have a court order to divorce and legally end a marriage. Religious divorces are not recognized in Canada as divorces that legally end a marriage. The decisions of religious tribunals about how a separated couple <span class="noglossary">will</span> share their property or manage the care and control of their children may not be recognized in British Columbia. | ||
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