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This section provides a top to bottom overview of the ''Divorce Act'' in an easy-to-read question and answer format. It is written primarily for justice system workers and legal advocates, but anyone can use it. All of the information provided in this section is discussed in more detail elsewhere in ''JP Boyd on Family Law''. Use the search tool at the top of the page to find more information about specific topics.  
This section provides a top to bottom overview of the ''Divorce Act'' in an easy-to-read question and answer format. It is written primarily for justice system workers and legal advocates, but anyone can use it. All of the information provided in this section is discussed in more detail elsewhere in ''JP Boyd on Family Law''. Use the search tool at the top of the page to find more information about specific topics.  


The ''Divorce Act'' will change a lot in 2020, as a result of [https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/42-1/bill/C-78/third-reading Bill C-78]. Many of these changes will be described in this section. The section will be rewritten when the new ''Divorce Act'' is in force.
The ''Divorce Act'' changed on March 1, 2021. This wikibook is being updated to reflect these and other important changes to family law in British Columbia. In the meantime, we've prepared a summary of the more important changes. Read our page on [[the New Divorce Act]].
 
<span style="color:#D2691E">'''Important changes'''</span> <br />
Look for explanations under this heading to read about recent changes to family law affecting the information provided in this section.


==Introduction==
==Introduction==

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