Divorce Act
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Feds open to supporting elements of Divorce Act amendments, but fate unclearBill C-223, introduced by Liberal MP Lisa Hepfner, would amend the Divorce Act to curb parental alienation claims, among other changes.Politics37 mins
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Mom of slain Oak Bay sisters supports recent changes to Canada’s Divorce ActLegal experts and a mother whose ex-partner was convicted of murdering their two daughters hope changes to Canada's Divorce Act will better protect children.CrimeMar 7, 2021
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Coronavirus: Divorce Act reforms delayed to March 2021The reforms, which will apply only to legally married couples, are aimed at putting more emphasis on the interests of the child in custody decisions and would for the first time require the courts to take into account any instances of family violence.CanadaJun 5, 2020
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Changes proposed to the Divorce Act for less conflict, more ‘clarity’Proposed changes to Canada’s Divorce Act aim to make it less contentious.CanadaMay 25, 2018
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ANALYSIS: Will changes to the Divorce Act actually make a difference for children?The federal government is tabling legislation to put the best interest of children first in the decades-old Divorce Act. Family law experts weigh in on whether it will make a difference.CanadaMay 23, 2018
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Getting divorced? Battles over ‘custody’ could be a thing of the past with divorce reformsNew legislation to overhaul Canadian family law proposes doing away with terms like 'custody' to try and quell parental conflict.CanadaMay 22, 2018
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