The Divorce Act Changes Explained

Best interests of the child

Other relevant factors
(Section 16(4)(h), Divorce Act)

New section

(h) any other relevant factor.

Old section

None.

What is the change

This provision clarifies that the court must also consider relevant factors not included in the list.

Reason for the change

Other factors may be relevant to the court’s assessment of the impact of family violence on the parenting arrangement.

When

March 1, 2021.