Morneau Family Law & Legal InnovationKitchener, ON · March 2, 2021Follow

Divorce Act changes target effects of family violence on children – National Post

The first significant changes in decades to Canada’s Divorce Act took effect on March 1. Delayed by the pandemic, these reforms now require courts to consider the best interests of the child, particularly in cases of family violence. The updated Act includes factors like emotional well-being and various forms of abuse, aiming to create more balanced and protective parenting arrangements.

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