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(b) a proceeding for an order under this Part, against the stepparent, is started within one year after the date the stepparent last contributed to the support of the child.”
(b) a proceeding for an order under this Part, against the stepparent, is started within one year after the date the stepparent last contributed to the support of the child.”


*This means that if your Canadian partner sponsored you and your child(ren) to Canada and helped support that child for at least one year, then you could pursue child support for your child under the ''Family Law Act''. Be aware of the one-year limitation period noted in section 147(4)(b) above.
This means that if your Canadian partner sponsored you and your child(ren) to Canada and helped support that child for at least one year, then you could pursue child support for your child under the ''Family Law Act''. Be aware of the one-year limitation period noted in section 147(4)(b) above.*


In addition, immigration rules also state that the sponsor has certain obligations to continue to provide for their spouse's needs and the needs of any dependent child(ren). These responsibilities are for a fixed amount of time. Refer to this link on the CIC website that outlines the undertaking- http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1355&top=14  
In addition, immigration rules also state that the sponsor has certain obligations to continue to provide for their spouse's needs and the needs of any dependent child(ren). These responsibilities are for a fixed amount of time. Refer to this link on the CIC website that outlines the undertaking- http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1355&top=14  

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