The Divorce Act Changes Explained

Provincial child support service

Application of law of province
(section 25.1(1.1), Divorce Act)

New section

Application of law of province

(1.1) 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 laws apply to recalculation, as long as they are not inconsistent with s 25.1.

Reason for the change

The amendment allows provinces and territories to make rules applicable to their provincial child support services, as long as they are not inconsistent with s 25.1. Provincial law addresses many operational issues, such as deadlines for former spouses to send in various documents.

When

March 1, 2021.