Marriage
What is the minimum age most people must be to marry in Canada without parental consent?
18
What law governs divorce in Canada?
The Divorce Act
What is the most important factor courts consider in custody cases?
Best interests of the child
A child can always decide which parent they live with.
False
What must both people give for a marriage to be legal?
Consent
What is the most common reason couples get a divorce in Canada?
Marriage breakdown
If parents cannot agree on where their child will live after separation, who decides?
A judge or the court
Both parents can share decision making for their child after separation.
True
Name two legal requirements for a marriage to be valid in canada?
Marriage licence, Free consent, Legal age/capacity, Legal ceremony by authorized official, witnessess.
Name one other reason for divorce besides separation?
Adultery (Cheating), or Cruelty (Abuse)
What is the money paid by one parent to help raise a child after seperation called?
Child support
The parent who earns more money often pays child support.
True
What type of marriage is iilegal because one person is pressured or threatened into agreeing?
Forced marriage
What is the legal process called when spouses live apart but are still legally married?
Separation
Can a childs opinion matter in custody decisions?
Yes, depending on the childs age and maturity
The courts main goal in family law cases is to punish one parent for the breakup.
False, the court focuses on fairness and the best intrest of the child if a child is involved.
What is it called when someone tries to marry while already married?
Bigamy
How long must most couples live apart before getting a divorce for marriage breakdown?
One year
Which rules determine how much child support is paid in Canada?
The Federal Child Support Guidelines
Couples must always go to court to get a divorce in Canada.
False, many divorces are not challenged and are handled through paperwork