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  1. Michelle A

    Divorce - Custody of Children under Family Law Act?

    The Family Law Act sets out important principles relating to children: - Children have the right to have a meaningful relationship with and be cared for by both parents. - Children have a right to spend time and communicate on a regular basis with both parents and other people who are...
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    Divorce - Does Cheating Affect the Outcome?

    The principle of no-fault divorce is established under in Family Law Act. This means that a court does not consider which partner was “at fault” in the marriage breakdown. While it is a highly emotional issue, the cheating is not a legal issue. The fact that your partner cheated does not give...