Difference between revisions of "Spousal and Child Support (3:X)"

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 ==== a) Divorce Act [DA] ====
-The ''Divorce Act'' provides for support orders as a corollary to divorce under s 15.1, with the discretion to extend support for a child who is over the age of majority and is unable, by reason of illness, disability or other cause, to withdraw from their charge. If the majority-age child is otherwise unable to obtain the necessaries of life – for example, if the child is a university student – support orders may also be extended (s 2(1)).
+The ''DA'' provides for support orders as a corollary to divorce under s 15.1, with the discretion to extend support for a child who is over the age of majority and is unable, by reason of illness, disability or other cause, to withdraw from their charge. If the majority-age child is otherwise unable to obtain the necessaries of life – for example, if the child is a university student – support orders may also be extended (s 2(1)).
 An order for child support made under the ''DA'' has effect throughout Canada (s 14). Under s 17(1) of the ''DA'', any court of competent jurisdiction, as defined by s 5, can vary, rescind, or suspend an order.