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Family Law: Divorce and Division of Assets Amir Bashir Golnar Golpayegani Diana Kasovski
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Family Law Divorce Act – 1968 Divorce Act – 1985
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Objectives To Lay Out Guiding Principles for Who Can Apply for a Divorce and What Are Acceptable Reasons for Divorce To Lay Out the Guidelines for the Following in the Event of a Divorce: Child Support Spousal Support Custody and Access Orders
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Eligibility for Divorce Who Can Apply for a Divorce in Canada? Legally Married Couples Intend to Live Separate Permanently Live in Canada for at least One Year Acceptable Reasons for Divorce Living Separately for One Year Adultery Physical and/or Mental Abuse
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Division of Assets How is Property Divided? 5 Steps Equalization Payment
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Who Benefits Most/Least from this Division? Advantage- Person with Fewer Assets Ex. Maria Disadvantage- Person with More Assets Ex. George
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Criticism Divorce may not be Economically Efficient
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Recommendation Longer Waiting Periods Cost-Benefit Analysis
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Counter-Argument Divorce can be efficient
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Recommendation Reduce or Remove Divorce Penalty Implement Social Services for Children
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Conclusion Consequences for Children of Divorce
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