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<blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><tt>(ii) an action, taken by a spouse, that demonstrates the spouse's intention to separate permanently.</tt></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote> | <blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><tt>(ii) an action, taken by a spouse, that demonstrates the spouse's intention to separate permanently.</tt></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote> | ||
This is helpful, because the old ''Family Relations Act'' didn't talk about separation in any detail. However, the phrase in s. 3(4)(b), "the court may consider," suggests that the section isn't a comprehensive listing of things the court should consider, and the cases about separation are still very helpful. Here are some of the highlights | This is helpful, because the old ''Family Relations Act'' didn't talk about separation in any detail. However, the phrase in s. 3(4)(b), "the court may consider," suggests that the section isn't a comprehensive listing of things the court should consider, and the cases about separation are still very helpful. Here are some of the highlights: | ||
''Herman v. Herman'', Nova Scotia Supreme Court, 1969: | ''Herman v. Herman'', Nova Scotia Supreme Court, 1969: | ||