Family Law: Legislation

Arbitration

• The Arbitration Act, SM, 1997, c. 4
• The Family Law Modernization Act - Schedule A: The Family Dispute Resolution (Pilot Project), SM, 2019, c. 8, Sch. A (not yet in force).

Marriage + Cohabitation

• The Change of Name Act, SM, 1987-88, c. 13
• Equality of Status Act, RSM, 1987, c. E130
• The Marriage Act, RSM, 1987, c. M50
• Vital Statistics Act, RSM, 1987 c. V60

Children + Parents

• The Adoption Act, SM, 1997, c. 47
• Age of Majority Act, RSM, 1987, c. A7
• The Child and Family Services Act, SM, 1985-86, c. 8
• The Child and Family Services Authorities Act, SM, 2002, c. 35
• Intercountry Adoption, Hague Convention Act, SM, 1995, c. 22
• Parental Responsibility Act, SM, 1996, c. 61
• Vital Statistics Act, RSM, 1987 c. V60

Family Violence + Child Protection

• The Adult Abuse Registry Act, SM, 2011, c. 26
• The Advocate for Children and Youth Act, SM, 2017, c. 8
• The Child and Family Services Act, SM, 1985-86, c. 8 s.17-47
• The Child and Family Services Authorities Act, SM, 2002, c. 35
• The Domestic Violence and Stalking Act, SM, 1998, c. 41

Support + Maintenance

• Child Custody Enforcement Act, RSM, 1987, c. C360
• Child Support Service Act, SM, 2019, c. 8, Sch. B
• Dependents Relief Act, SM, 1989-90, c. 42
• The Family Maintenance Act, RSM, 1987, c. F20
• Garnishment Act, RSM, 1987, c. G20
• The Inter-jurisdictional Support Orders Act, SM, 2001, c. 33
• Parents' Maintenance Act, RSM, 1987, c. P10
• Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Act, RSM, 1987, c. J20

Property + Finances

• Domicile and Habitual Residence Act, RSM, 1987, c. D96
• The Family Property Act, RSM, 1987, c. M45
• Homesteads Act, SM, 1992, c. 46
• The Income Tax Act, RSM, 1988, c. I10
• Infants' Estates Act, SM, 1985-86, c. 19
• Married Women's Property Act, RSM, 1987, c. M70

Rules of civil practice and procedure

• Court of Queen's Bench Act (Family Division), SM, 1988-89, c. 4, s.4

  • Court of Queen's Bench Rules, Regulation 553/88

Acts

• Annulment of Marriages Act, RSC. 1970, c. A-14
• Canada Evidence Act, RSC, 1985, c. C-5
• Children's Special Allowances Act, SC, 1992, c. 48, Sch.
• Civil Marriage Act, SC, 2005, c. 33
• Divorce Act, RSC, 1985, c. 3 (2nd Supp.)
• DNA Identification Act, SC, 1998, c. 37
• Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act, RSC, 1985, c. 4 (2nd Supp.)
• Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act, RSC, 1985, c. G-2
• Marriage (Prohibited Degrees) Act, SC, 1990, c. 46

Guidelines

"These Guidelines have not been legislated by the federal government. They are intended as a practical tool to assist in determinations of spousal support."

• Federal Child Support Guidelines
• Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines

Donna Sikorsky