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=== 4. Support Order After Divorce Has Been Granted === | === 4. Support Order After Divorce Has Been Granted === | ||
Under s 15 of the ''DA'', for the purposes of child support, “spouse” means either of two persons a male or female who are married to each other (s 2(1)) and also includes “former spouse”. This means that a former spouse may be able to get a support order after the divorce has been granted. | Under s 15 of the current ''DA'', for the purposes of child support, “spouse” means either of two persons a male or female who are married to each other (s 2(1)) and also includes “former spouse”. This means that a former spouse may be able to get a support order after the divorce has been granted. | ||
The amended ''DA'' has repealed s 15 and updated the definition of “spouse” under s 2(1) to reflect the sections under which the meaning of “spouse” is inclusive of “former spouse.” This change came into effect March 1, 2021. | The amended ''DA'' has repealed s 15 and updated the definition of “spouse” under s 2(1) to reflect the sections under which the meaning of “spouse” is inclusive of “former spouse.” This change came into effect March 1, 2021. | ||
=== 5. Mediation === | === 5. Mediation === |