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===The laws in play=== | ===The laws in play=== | ||
There are two main laws dealing with family law. They are the: | There are two main laws dealing with family law. They are the: | ||
*''[[Family Law Act]]'': This BC law applies to all couples (married and unmarried). | *''[[Family Law Act]]'': This '''BC''' law applies to all couples (married and unmarried). | ||
*''[[Divorce Act]]'': This federal law applies to married couples only (or those who used to be married). | *''[[Divorce Act]]'': This '''federal''' law applies to married couples only (or those who used to be married). | ||
These laws (and others) apply in the same way to people in opposite-sex and same-sex relationships. | These laws (and others) apply in the same way to people in opposite-sex and same-sex relationships. | ||
