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Mar 1, 2021 · The Divorce Act has certain rules about parenting arrangements for parents who divorce. The provinces and territories generally have similar rules for unmarried parents and for married parents who separate but do not apply for a divorce.
Separating spouses in Canada and what happens to the children’s living arrangements? Prior to separation, married or common-law parents separate often do not resolve issues regarding their children. This article discusses the different types of issues relating to the children in a marital or relationship breakdown.
Apr 28, 2021 · If your planned move with your child or away from your child is a “relocation” as defined in the Divorce Act, you must give written notice to anyone else who has parenting time, decision-making responsibility, or contact with the child at least 60 days before you expect to relocate using the Notice of Relocation form.
Mar 24, 2021 · This is a ruling that says you (and your children) can live in the matrimonial home and your former spouse must vacate the premises. If necessary, you can also seek a restraining order to prevent your ex-partner from even coming to the property or contacting you at all (by any method).
Section 20, subsection 4 provides that where parents live separate and apart and a child continues to reside with one parent with the consent, either implied or explicit, of the other, the right to custody, but not access, is suspended until a separation agreement or order provides otherwise.
The new law encourages parents to develop parenting arrangements with as little court intervention as possible. A “parenting plan” is a tool that parents, mediators and lawyers use to help determine how parents will share responsibilities following separation and divorce.
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Mar 1, 2021 · There are rules about: the new steps to follow when a parent plans to move. how a court will decide whether a child can or cannot relocate. These rules are meant to help parents come to agreements about relocation and avoid going to court where possible.