<p>Ok, you may be thinking, how the heck am I supposed to know which act (a written law) applies. Let's see if we can help you identify which act best fits with your circumstances/situation.</p>
<p>Ok, you may be thinking, how the heck am I supposed to know which Act (a written law) applies. Let's see if we can help you identify which Act best fits with your circumstances/situation.</p>
<p><b>If you are not married (common law) > Family Law Act</b><br/>
<p><b>If you are not married (common law) > Family Law Act</b><br/>
If you were never married, you must use the Family Law Act. Provincial and territorial laws apply when unmarried couples separate or when married couples separate but do not pursue a divorce
If you were never married, you must use the Family Law Act. Provincial and territorial laws apply when unmarried couples separate or when married couples separate but do not pursue a divorce.
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<p><b>If you are Married > Family Law Act or Divorce Act</b><br/>
<p><b>If you are Married > Family Law Act or Divorce Act</b><br/>
If you're married, you have a choice.The federal Divorce Act generally applies when parents are divorcing. Provincial and territorial laws apply when married couples separate but do not pursue a divorce
If you're married, you have a choice.The federal Divorce Act generally applies when parents are divorcing. Provincial and territorial laws apply when married couples separate but do not pursue a divorce.