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====Spousal support==== | ====Spousal support==== | ||
Section 3 of the ''Family Law Act'' defines a "spouse" for the purpose of claims for spousal support as someone who has lived in a marriage-like relationship with someone else for at least two years or for less than two years if the couple has had a child together. Since only spouses are eligible for spousal support, people who do not meet these criteria cannot apply for spousal support. | Section 3 of the ''Family Law Act'' defines a "spouse" for the purpose of claims for spousal support as someone who is married, has lived in a marriage-like relationship with someone else for at least two years or for less than two years if the couple has had a child together. Since only spouses are eligible for spousal support, people who do not meet these criteria cannot apply for spousal support. | ||
====Child support for stepchildren==== | ====Child support for stepchildren==== | ||