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According to s. 16(1) and (4) of the ''[[Divorce Act]]'' any person or persons can be granted custody of or access to a child. Where that person is not a spouse, he or she must apply to the court under s. 16(3) for permission to apply for a custody or access order. The court will grant custody and access to people other than parents and stepparents in the right circumstances. | According to s. 16(1) and (4) of the ''[[Divorce Act]]'' any person or persons can be granted custody of or access to a child. Where that person is not a spouse, he or she must apply to the court under s. 16(3) for permission to apply for a custody or access order. The court <span class="noglossary">will</span> grant custody and access to people other than parents and stepparents in the right circumstances. | ||
====People other than parents and stepparents==== | ====People other than parents and stepparents==== | ||