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Federal, provincial and territorial governments have specific constitutional
powers with respect to family law in Canada. The federal Divorce Act generally
applies where parents are divorcing. Provincial and territorial laws apply
when unmarried parents separate or married parents separate and do not pursue
a divorce. These provincial and territorial laws may contain provisions
regarding parent-child relationships (parental authority, guardianship, etc.)
Provincial governments are also responsible for establishing the
rules of civil procedure and administering court services within their jurisdictions.
Family Justice Services
Inventory of Government-Based Family Justice Services
This searchable database offers a listing of provincial and territorial family justice services* such as: mediation, parent education and information, family court services, support establishment and recalculation services, services for children, supervised access and support enforcement. (August 2006) (*Note: A listing of family justice services available in the province of Quebec is not yet available and will be added at a later date.)
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