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===The ''Divorce Act'' and the ''Family Law Act''===
For married spouses, the law about parenting after separation is governed by the federal ''Divorce Act'' as well as and the provincial ''Family Law Act''. For unmarried spouses and other unmarried parents, the only law that applies is the ''Family Law Act''. Although married spouses can ask for orders under both the ''Divorce Act'' and the ''Family Law Act'', it's usually best to just pick one act or the other to deal with issues about parenting after separation.
====Married spouses, decision-making responsibilities and parenting time====