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===Which court can hear a proceeding under the ''Divorce Act''?=== | ===Which court can hear a proceeding under the ''Divorce Act''?=== | ||
Both the Provincial Court and the Supreme Court can hear court proceedings under the provincial ''[[Family Law Act]]''. | Both the Provincial Court and the Supreme Court can hear court proceedings under the provincial ''[[Family Law Act]]''. However, only the Supreme Court has the jurisdiction to hear proceedings under the ''[[Divorce Act]]''. If you are married and want to get divorced, you must start your court proceeding in the Supreme Court. | ||
===What happens if each spouse starts a court proceeding?=== | ===What happens if each spouse starts a court proceeding?=== | ||