The objective of this paper is to provide guidance to Canadian family law practitioners respecting changes introduced by former Bill C-78, An Act to amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act and the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act (former Bill C-78)Footnote1 affecting inter-jurisdictional support and parenting (custody)Footnote2 and the interaction of new provisions with provincial and territorial laws and procedures. The paper addresses what practitioners need to know about new rules and procedures under the Divorce ActFootnote3 as well as federal implementation of two private international law Conventions that touch on family lawFootnote4, by providing practical information and practice tips.
