Difference between revisions of "Learning about Family Law"

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==Family relationships==
==Family relationships==
===The laws in play===
===The laws in play===
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There are two main laws dealing with family law. They are the:  
There are two main laws dealing with family law. They are the:  
* ''Family Law Act'': This BC law applies to all couples (married and unmarried).  
* ''Family Law Act'': This BC law applies to all couples (married and unmarried).  
* ''Divorce Act'': This federal law applies to married couples only (or those who used to be married).
* ''Divorce Act'': This federal law applies to married couples only (or those who used to be married).


These laws (and others) apply in the same way to people in opposite-sex and same-sex relationships.  
These laws (and others) apply in the same way to people in opposite-sex and same-sex relationships.


===Family law and Indigenous Peoples===
===Family law and Indigenous Peoples===
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