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2. '''In the information about paying child support''', I changed the first couple of sentences to make it more simple. (I also put in some para breaks.)
2. '''In the information about paying child support''', I changed the first couple of sentences to make it more simple. (I also put in some para breaks.)


3. '''Language''': I use Aboriginal (capitalized) in the standard way (to include "Indians" Inuit and Metis) - but use First Nations rather than "Indians."  I refer to "heritage" rather than "roots." I do not use "native."
3. '''Language''': I use Aboriginal (capitalized) in the standard way (to include "Indians," Inuit and Metis) - but use First Nations rather than "Indians."  I refer to heritage rather than "roots." I do not use "native."


4. Where the text recommends that readers get the "advice of a family law lawyer''', I added "'''who has expertise in Aboriginal law'''."  (If a reader needed help with on- and off-reserve issues and was phoning Lawyer Referral, that could be helpful. . .) '''See what you think.'''
4. Where the text recommends that readers get the "advice of a family law lawyer''', I added "'''who has expertise in Aboriginal law'''."  (If a reader needed help with on- and off-reserve issues and was phoning Lawyer Referral, that could be helpful. . .) '''See what you think.'''


5. In '''Resources and links''' I removed Native Community Law Offices (gone, alas, alas, and grievously missed) and put in the current LSS services. I took out Native Friendship Centre suggestion because Clicklaw seems to offer only one - in Quesnel.
5. In '''Resources and links''' I removed Native Community Law Offices (gone, alas, alas, and grievously missed) and put in the current LSS services. I took out Native Friendship Centre suggestion because Clicklaw seems to offer only one I can see - in Quesnel.
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