Duties and responsibilities in amended Divorce Act

By Megan O’Neill ( March 16, 2021, 11:30 AM EDT) -- On March 1, for the first time in almost 36 years, the federal Divorce Act was amended. Broadly, the amendments reflect a more contemporary and child-focused approach to family law. A prime example of this cultural shift is the imposition of duties on parties, the expansion of family lawyer’s responsibilities and the obligation of the court to consider the impact of a parallel proceeding (for example, a pending charge related to family violence)....