Understanding changes to the Divorce Act—Part 2
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LawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS-pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out.
Understanding recent changes to the Divorce Act—Part 2
Hosts Meg and Kiara speak with special guest lawyer Shelley Hounsell-Gray, Q.C. about changes to Canada's Divorce Act that became law on March 1, 2021. Shelley covers alternative dispute resolution, including settlement conferences with a judge, moves that significantly affect the child's relationship with the other parent (relocations), and highlights key practical changes in the law.
The law talked about in this episode was current as of March 1, 2021. Laws change, so check with LISNS or a lawyer to see if the law has changed since then. LISNS podcasts explain the law in a general way as it applies in Nova Scotia, Canada. The information is not intended as legal advice. If you have a legal problem, contact a lawyer for advice about what steps you should take in your situation.
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