Marriage
What is required from both individuals to ensure a marriage is valid?
Free and informed consent
What is divorce?
When a couple ends their marriage.
What is the primary factor courts consider when making custody decisions?
The best interests of the child
Child support is the ______ that one parent is legally obligated to pay the other to financially support their child/children.
Money
What is the minimum age for marriage in most provinces in Canada without parental consent?
18 years old
In the disruption of the marriage, what is the you have to be separated for?
One year
What type of custody grants one parent complete decision-making authority?
Sole custody
what is the age of someone considered to be a child in Canada
anyone under 18
What legal term describes being married to more than one person at the same time?
Bigamy
What are the two types of laws that apply to married couples that separate but do not apply for a divorce?
Territorial or provincial laws similar to those under the divorce act
What does joint custody allow parents to do?
Share responsibilities for the child
Which parent typically has to pay child support?
The parent without custody.
Name one of the provincial steps required for a valid marriage in Canada
obtaining a marriage license, having the ceremony officiated by a legally recognized individual or having witness present
What conditions apply to a divorce?
Child support, spousal support & parenting arrangements for children in divorce cases
In a shared custody agreement, how are time and responsibilities divided?
Almost evenly between both parents
How does the court determine the child support amount?
Usually through annual income of the parent and number of children.
what type of marriage can initially be valid but later declared invalid due to circumstances like fraud or coercion?
a voidable marriage
What is the divorce act?
Federal law in Canada that governs divorce and related matters such as child custody, spousal support and child support. It applies in Ontario and carries out through the family court system.
What is the ultimate goal of custody law?
To ensure the child's welfare, stability and rights are upheld
If parents get shared custody how much do both parents have to pay in child support?
typically little to nothing