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Words like "custody" and "access", used in the federal ''Divorce Act'', are loaded terms with a lot of extra meanings that aren't particularly helpful to the children, or to each parent's view of their role with the children. However, the new provincial ''Family Law Act'' talks about the care of children in terms of guardians who exercise ''parental responsibilities'' and have ''parenting time'' with their children, and people who are not guardians who have ''contact'' with a child. This is a huge improvement, and the language of the ''Family Law Act'' should be used whenever possible. | Words like "custody" and "access", used in the federal ''Divorce Act'', are loaded terms with a lot of extra meanings that aren't particularly helpful to the children, or to each parent's view of their role with the children. However, the new provincial ''Family Law Act'' talks about the care of children in terms of guardians who exercise ''parental responsibilities'' and have ''parenting time'' with their children, and people who are not guardians who have ''contact'' with a child. This is a huge improvement, and the language of the ''Family Law Act'' should be used whenever possible. | ||
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I am not a psychologist, a psychiatrist or a counsellor. As a result this page should be read with a grain of salt, as it is based on my observations of my clients' experiences and a healthy dose of common sense. For the same reason you are cautioned that this page should not be used as an authority for the propositions it sets out. | I am not a psychologist, a psychiatrist or a counsellor. As a result this page should be read with a grain of salt, as it is based on my observations of my clients' experiences and a healthy dose of common sense. For the same reason you are cautioned that this page should not be used as an authority for the propositions it sets out. | ||
