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===The laws in play===
===The laws in play===
There are two main laws dealing with family law. They are the:
There are two main laws dealing with family law. They are the:
*''[[Family Law Act]]'': This BC law applies to all couples (married and unmarried).  
*''[[Family Law Act]]'': This '''BC''' law applies to all couples (married and unmarried).  
*''[[Divorce Act]]'': This federal law applies to married couples only (or those who used to be married).
*''[[Divorce Act]]'': This '''federal''' law applies to married couples only (or those who used to be married).


These laws (and others) apply in the same way to people in opposite-sex and same-sex relationships.
These laws (and others) apply in the same way to people in opposite-sex and same-sex relationships.
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