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====The ''Divorce Act''====
====The ''Divorce Act''====


Under s. 15.1(1) of the ''Divorce Act'', only a married spouse may apply for a child support order under the act. As a result, a caregiver or extended family member who has had to apply to vary a ''Divorce Act'' order for custody must apply under the ''Family Law Act'' for an order requiring the child's parents to pay spousal support. Both applications can be made in the same document and at the same time.
Under s. 15.1(1) of the ''Divorce Act'', only a married spouse may apply for a child support order under the act. As a result, a caregiver or extended family member who has had to apply to vary a ''Divorce Act'' order for custody must apply for child support under the ''Family Law Act'' if child support is needed. Both applications can be made in the same document and at the same time.


====The ''Family Law Act''====
====The ''Family Law Act''====