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Our courts are open to everybody who lives in Canada, not only to people who have Canadian citizenship. People who are new to Canada can make a claim in court, regardless of their citizenship status, including whether they have permanent residency in Canada or not. | Our courts are open to everybody who lives in Canada, not only to people who have Canadian citizenship. People who are new to Canada can make a claim in court, regardless of their citizenship status, including whether they have permanent residency in Canada or not. | ||
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, they can, and that person does not need the permission or agreement of | 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, they can, and that person does not need the permission or agreement of their spouse, a family member, or anyone else to leave the relationship. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
