Mr. Chairman, when people divorce, most of the time they're going to be looking for support payments under the Divorce Act, which is a piece of federal legislation. Those provisions would apply to people who are divorcing and have divorced. Married people could still apply under this act for support, but they can only apply under this act instead of the Divorce Act until the time when they are no longer spouses because once they're no longer spouses, they wouldn't come under this act.
Ms. Cooper on Bill 5: An Act To Amend The Maintenance Act
In the Legislative Assembly on February 16th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Bill 5: An Act To Amend The Maintenance Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 15th, 1995
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Cooper
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