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The ''[[Divorce Act]]'', the ''[[Family Law Act]]'' and the [[Child Support Guidelines]] are central to family law in British Columbia. While some of the subjects covered by the ''[[Divorce Act]]'' and the ''[[Family Law Act]]'' overlap, there are significant distinctions between the two laws that you need to be aware of. | The ''[[Divorce Act]]'', the ''[[Family Law Act]]'' and the [[Child Support Guidelines]] are central to family law in British Columbia. While some of the subjects covered by the ''[[Divorce Act]]'' and the ''[[Family Law Act]]'' overlap, there are significant distinctions between the two laws that you need to be aware of. | ||
The section [[The Law for Family Matters]] within the chapter [[ | The section [[The Law for Family Matters]] within the chapter [[Introduction to the Legal System for Family Matters]] has a detailed discussion of the federal and provincial authority to make laws. | ||
Only the ''[[Divorce Act]]'' deals with divorce. Only the ''[[Family Law Act]]'' deals with the guardianship of children and the division of property and debts. Both acts deal with the care of children, children's parenting schedules, child support, and spousal support. | Only the ''[[Divorce Act]]'' deals with divorce. Only the ''[[Family Law Act]]'' deals with the guardianship of children and the division of property and debts. Both acts deal with the care of children, children's parenting schedules, child support, and spousal support. | ||
