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==The Primary Legislation== | ==The Primary Legislation== | ||
The ''Divorce Act'', the ''Family Law Act'' and the Child Support Guidelines are central to family law. While some of the subjects covered by the ''Divorce Act'' and the ''Family Law Act overlap'', there are significant distinctions between the two laws that you need to be aware of. The chapter The | The ''Divorce Act'', the ''Family Law Act'' and the Child Support Guidelines are central to family law. While some of the subjects covered by the ''Divorce Act'' and the ''Family Law Act overlap'', there are significant distinctions between the two laws that you need to be aware of. The chapter [[The Law for Family Matters|The Law]] has a detailed discussion of the federal and provincial authority to make laws. | ||
Only the ''Divorce Act'' deals with divorce. Only the ''Family Law Act'' deals with the guardianship of children and the division of property and debts. Both acts deal with the care of children, children's parenting schedules, child support and spousal support. | Only the ''Divorce Act'' deals with divorce. Only the ''Family Law Act'' deals with the guardianship of children and the division of property and debts. Both acts deal with the care of children, children's parenting schedules, child support and spousal support. | ||
