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Family Violence in the Family Law Act and the Divorce Act (view source)
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Part 9 of the ''Act'' deals with protection orders that can restrain a family member from communicating with, following, or going near another family member, or from possessing weapons. These are discussed first. | Part 9 of the ''Act'' deals with protection orders that can restrain a family member from communicating with, following, or going near another family member, or from possessing weapons. These are discussed first. | ||
Part 4, Division 1 of the ''Act'' deals with care of and time with children. Sections 37 and 38 | Part 4, Division 1 of the ''Act'' deals with care of and time with children. Sections 37 and 38 show how important family violence is as a factor to consider when assessing the ''best interests of a child'', or making an agreement or order about care of and time with children. | ||
===Definition of family violence=== | ===Definition of family violence=== | ||