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;contract law:The branch of law dealing with the interpretation and enforcement of contracts. The principles of contract law are usually, but not always, applicable to family law agreements.
;corollary relief:In a court proceeding for divorce, this term refers to all relief claimed under the ''Divorce Act'' apart from the divorce order itself, specifically claims for parenting orders, child support orders and spousal support orders. See "action" and "relief."
;corollary relief proceeding:A court proceeding under the ''Divorce Act'' in which a spouse seeks claims for parenting orders, a child support orders order or a spousal support ordersorder. See "action" and "relief."
;corporal punishment:In family law, the physical punishment of a child by a parent, guardian, or other authorized person. Corporal punishment is permitted under the ''Criminal Code'', but only to a limited extent and only by certain persons, including parents and teachers.
;costs:In law, a calculation of the allowable legal expenses of a party to a court proceeding, as determined by the Supreme Court Family Rules. The party who is most successful in a court proceeding is usually awarded their "costs" of the proceeding. See "account," "bill of costs," "certificate of costs" and "lawyer's fees."