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• Important Changes to Family Law!

  On July 1, 2023 The Family Maintenance Act was repealed and replaced by The Family Law Act and The Family Support Enforcement Act. Amendments to The Child Support Service Act and The Inter-jurisdictional Support Orders Act also came into effect July 1. The new and amended laws are available on the Manitoba Laws website - Le site Web de la législation manitobaine

  The Family Law in Manitoba website has not yet been updated to reflect all of the changes that came into effect on July 1, 2023 but the updates are coming soon.

  Changes relating to the new laws have also been made to the Court of Kings’ Bench Rules and Forms. If you have questions about the Rules and Forms, a Family Guide Court Specialist at the Family Resolution Service may be able to assist you. Contact the Family Resolution Service at GetGuidance@gov.mb.ca

  July 21, 2023
• Manitoba Government proclaims legislation to include parentage determinations for families that use assisted reproduction
  January 12, 2022
• Vaccination for children
  December 29, 2021
• University of Manitoba Community Legal Clinic is re-locating
  March 8, 2021
• Changes to the Federal Divorce Act are in effect
  March 1, 2021
• New Child Support Service launched
  July 1, 2020
• The single-window Family Resolution Service Launched
  June 24, 2020
• Manitoba Justice advances 100 Day Action Plan commitments on family law reform
  Jan 2 2020
• Speech from the Throne signals continued implementation of family law reforms
  Nov 19 2019
• 100 Day Action Plan identifies family law reform as a priority for Manitoba Justice
  Sep 18 2019
• Schedules C and E of The Family Law Modernization Act come into force
  Jul 1 2019
• Bill C-78 Divorce Act Receives Royal Assent
  Jun 21 2019
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