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The federal ''[[Divorce Act]]'' only applies to people who are or were married to each other; it doesn't apply to people in unmarried relationships, including parents who aren't married to each other. | The federal ''[[Divorce Act]]'' only applies to people who are or were married to each other; it doesn't apply to people in unmarried relationships, including parents who aren't married to each other. | ||
==Who is a "child"== | ==Who is a "child?"== | ||
For the parts of the ''Family Law Act'' that talk about guardianship and parenting, a "child" is a person under the age of 19, the age of majority in British Columbia. For the parts of the act that talk about child support, the definition is a bit broader. Section 147 says this: | For the parts of the ''Family Law Act'' that talk about guardianship and parenting, a "child" is a person under the age of 19, the age of majority in British Columbia. For the parts of the act that talk about child support, the definition is a bit broader. Section 147 says this: | ||
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The most common "other reason" why an adult child cannot "obtain the necessaries of life or withdraw from the charge of his or her parents" is because the child is going to college or university. | The most common "other reason" why an adult child cannot "obtain the necessaries of life or withdraw from the charge of his or her parents" is because the child is going to college or university. | ||
==Who is a "parent"== | ==Who is a "parent?"== | ||
People who are "parents" under the ''Family Law Act'', including stepparents, are required to help their children by paying ''child support''. People who are parents may also ask for orders about ''parental responsibilities'' and ''parenting time''. People who aren't parents are usually limited to asking for orders giving them ''contact'' with a child. | People who are "parents" under the ''Family Law Act'', including stepparents, are required to help their children by paying ''child support''. People who are parents may also ask for orders about ''parental responsibilities'' and ''parenting time''. People who aren't parents are usually limited to asking for orders giving them ''contact'' with a child. | ||
