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===Which court can hear a proceeding under the ''Divorce Act''?=== | ===Which court can hear a proceeding under the ''Divorce Act''?=== | ||
Both the Provincial Court and the Supreme Court can hear court proceedings under the provincial ''[[Family Law Act]]''. However, only the Supreme Court has the jurisdiction to hear proceedings under the ''[[Divorce Act]]'' | If you are married and want to get divorced, you must start your court proceeding in the Supreme Court. Both the Provincial Court and the Supreme Court can hear court proceedings under the provincial ''[[Family Law Act]]''. However, only the Supreme Court has the jurisdiction to hear proceedings under the ''[[Divorce Act]]''. | ||
===What happens if each spouse starts a court proceeding?=== | ===What happens if each spouse starts a court proceeding?=== | ||
