Divorce Act Basics: Difference between revisions
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The two laws are the most different in terms of how they talk about children. The ''Divorce Act'' talks about spouses who have custody and access. The ''Family Law Act'' talks about guardians who have parental responsibilities and parenting time, and people who aren't guardians who have contact. | The two laws are the most different in terms of how they talk about children. The ''Divorce Act'' talks about spouses who have custody and access. The ''Family Law Act'' talks about guardians who have parental responsibilities and parenting time, and people who aren't guardians who have contact. I prefer how the ''Family Law Act'' deals with children. It's more focused on the rights and interests of children and less focused on the rights of parents. | ||
I prefer how the ''Family Law Act'' deals with children. It's more focused on the rights and interests of children and less focused on the rights of parents. | |||
Because the two systems are so different, even though a married spouse can make a claim under both laws, it's best just to pick one. It will be less confusing for the court and less confusing for the parties involved. | Because the two systems are so different, even though a married spouse can make a claim under both laws, it's best just to pick one. It will be less confusing for the court and less confusing for the parties involved. | ||
