Divorce Act

Canadian Law

Canada's federal law governing divorce, child support, spousal support, and parenting arrangements.

Example

The 2021 amendments to the Divorce Act replaced custody terminology with parenting arrangements.

Canadian Equivalent

In Canada, this is referred to as Divorce Act (R.S.C. 1985, c.3 (2nd Supp.)); significantly amended March 1, 2021.

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