From 0afc9cf8439e1d76f2aaf64e8d46b7bd4ac5a346 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Benard Ebinu
The Family Law Act and the Divorce Act overlap in some areas - but not others. You must apply under the Family Law Act for the - division of property or debts, a family law protection order, - or orders related to guardianship. The Divorce Act does not - deal with these.
++ The Family Law Act and the Divorce Act overlap in some areas but not others. The Divorce Act applies + only if you're married but the Family Law Act can apply to both married and unmarried couples. Even + if you are getting a divorce, you must apply under the Family Law Act for the division of property + or debts, a family law protection order, or orders related to guardianship. The Divorce Act does not + deal with these. +
There are big differences in how the Divorce Act and the Family Law Act deal with some issues, especially parenting. For @@ -208,6 +210,14 @@ please refer to the Family Law of B.C. website.
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++ If you're still not sure as to which act applies to your situation please refer to the + Get Help section for a list of resources you can + turn to for additional support. +
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