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Difference between revisions of "Newcomers to Canada and Family Law"

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<blockquote>"The regulations include an exception for sponsored spouses or partners suffering abuse or neglect. The conditional measure would cease to apply in instances where there is evidence of abuse or neglect by the sponsor or if the sponsor fails to protect the sponsored spouse or partner from abuse or neglect. This abuse or neglect could be perpetrated by the sponsor or a person related to the sponsor, whether or not the abusive party is living in the household or not during the conditional period. The exception would also apply in the event of the death of the sponsor."</blockquote>
<blockquote>"The regulations include an exception for sponsored spouses or partners suffering abuse or neglect. The conditional measure would cease to apply in instances where there is evidence of abuse or neglect by the sponsor or if the sponsor fails to protect the sponsored spouse or partner from abuse or neglect. This abuse or neglect could be perpetrated by the sponsor or a person related to the sponsor, whether or not the abusive party is living in the household or not during the conditional period. The exception would also apply in the event of the death of the sponsor."</blockquote>


If your sponsor is abusive and you seek an exemption from the conditional permanent residency, refer to paragraph 3 on Operational Bulletin 480 at the following link: [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2012/ob480.asp#sec03]  
If your sponsor is abusive and you seek an exemption from the conditional permanent residency, refer to paragraph 3 on Operational Bulletin 480 on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada Website [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2012/ob480.asp#sec03]  


However, no matter what, your spouse may still remain responsible for supporting you and your children. If you are married, you will also remain entitled to claim a share in the family assets.
However, no matter what, your spouse may still remain responsible for supporting you and your children. If you are married, you will also remain entitled to claim a share in the family assets.