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The provincial ''[[Family Law Act]]'' is the primary legislation on family law issues in British Columbia. It applies to married spouses, unmarried spouses, and people in other unmarried relationships. It also applies to people who have an interest in children, like a family member. | The provincial ''[[Family Law Act]]'' is the primary legislation on family law issues in British Columbia. It applies to married spouses, unmarried spouses, and people in other unmarried relationships. It also applies to people who have an interest in children, like a family member. | ||
The '''Family Law Act''' talks about the care of children after separation and about how guardians are appointed. It also deals with financial issues like child support, spousal support, and the division of property and debt, as well as with family violence, court processes, and ways of resolving family law problems without going to court. | |||
This section provides a stem-to-stern overview of the ''[[Family Law Act]].'' It is written primarily for justice system workers and legal advocates, but anyone can use it. | This section provides a stem-to-stern overview of the ''[[Family Law Act]].'' It is written primarily for justice system workers and legal advocates, but anyone can use it. | ||