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Family law problems involving immigration law usually happen because a relationship breaks down after a spouse or common-law partner has been sponsored to come to Canada. Below is an overview of some overlapping legal issues that may result. If you are a newcomer to Canada with a family law concern, you should seek a lawyer (or an advocate or duty counsel) who is familiar with both family law and the rights and obligations around immigration and sponsorship. Several organizations specialize in supporting newcomers in this way. [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1013 MOSAIC] provides information, summary advice, referrals and legal representation to low-income immigrants and refugees. The Legal Services Society also publishes a useful booklet called ''https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1073 Sponsorship Breakdown]''. | Family law problems involving immigration law usually happen because a relationship breaks down after a spouse or common-law partner has been sponsored to come to Canada. Below is an overview of some overlapping legal issues that may result. If you are a newcomer to Canada with a family law concern, you should seek a lawyer (or an advocate or duty counsel) who is familiar with both family law and the rights and obligations around immigration and sponsorship. Several organizations specialize in supporting newcomers in this way. [https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1013 MOSAIC] provides information, summary advice, referrals and legal representation to low-income immigrants and refugees. The Legal Services Society also publishes a useful booklet called ''[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1073 Sponsorship Breakdown]''. | ||
Let's look at some differences in concepts and language between ''family law'' and ''immigration law'' to start. | |||
===Use of the term "common-law" or "spouse"=== | ===Use of the term "common-law" or "spouse"=== | ||
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===Links=== | ===Links=== | ||
*[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1073 Legal Services Society booklet | *[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1073 Legal Services Society's booklet ''Sponsorship Breakdown''] | ||
*[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1355 | *[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1355 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's Help Centre "How long am I financially responsible for the family member or relative I sponsor?"] | ||
*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1013 MOSAIC's Legal Advocacy Program] | *[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/service/1013 MOSAIC's Legal Advocacy Program] | ||
*[https://lss.bc.ca/legal_aid/immigrationProblems Legal Services Society's | *[https://lss.bc.ca/legal_aid/immigrationProblems Legal Services Society's Legal Aid website "Immigration problems"] | ||
{{REVIEWED | reviewer = [[Taruna Agrawal]], May 24, 2019}} | {{REVIEWED | reviewer = [[Taruna Agrawal]], May 24, 2019}} | ||