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===When can a court proceeding under the ''Divorce Act'' start?=== | ===When can a court proceeding under the ''Divorce Act'' start?=== | ||
A court proceeding for a divorce order can only start when either spouse has lived in the province where the proceeding is started for at least one year. As long as this requirement is met, a court proceeding can be started as soon as the spouses have separated. | A court proceeding for a divorce order can only start when either spouse has lived in the province or territory where the proceeding is started for at least one year. As long as this requirement is met, a court proceeding can be started as soon as the spouses have separated. If both spouses have moved to new provinces, the court proceeding must wait until the one-year requirement is satisfied. | ||
===Which court can hear a proceeding under the ''Divorce Act''?=== | ===Which court can hear a proceeding under the ''Divorce Act''?=== | ||