The Divorce Act Changes Explained

Provincial child support service

Application of law of province
(Section 25.01(2), Divorce Act)

New section

Application of law of province

(2) To the extent that it is not inconsistent with this section, the law of the province applies to a provincial child support service in the performance of its functions under this section.
Old section

None.

What is the change

Provincial law applies to the operational functions of provincial child support services to the extent they are not inconsistent with the Divorce Act. Provincial law includes, for example, timelines for spouses to send in various documents, including their income information.

Reason for the change

The amendment improves efficiency and helps ensure consistency between the procedures that apply to Divorce Act cases and non-Divorce Act cases. The provinces and territories can develop operational frameworks to guide the functions of their child support services, as long as they are consistent with the Act and related regulations.

When

March 1, 2021.