Today, we reviewed the answers to the questions on part 2 of the Family Law handout.

If you missed today's class, here are the questions for Part 3 (pages 10-15):

Questions on Family Law (Part 3, pp. 10-15)

1.             The purpose of _____________________________________ is to help with living expenses after separation.

2.             Spousal support is only paid for two years.      T     F

3.             You must apply for spousal support within two years after your divorce.    T    F

4.             If your spouse owes you spousal support and isn’t paying, you can go for help at the ___________________________________________________________________________________.

5.             The general rule is that all _____________________________________________ and all ____________________________________ are divided equally between the two partners.

6.             Family property includes (give 3 examples): _______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________.

7.             Some things are not included as family property, such as (give 2 examples): __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

8.             A guardian who wants to relocate with a child must give _________________________ notice to any other guardian and to people who have contact with the child.

9.             ___________________________________________________ is a provincial program where the government provides free sessions to help separated parents adjust to change and keep their children out of the middle of _____________________ between adults.

10.         What are three types of violence that occur within families:

__________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

11.         If you’re at risk of family violence, you may need to get a _________________________ _______________________ from the court. It will protect you and your children from violence carried out by another family member. It can stop a family member who is violent from (use 2 gerunds) _______________________________________________ and ________________________________________________________________________________.

12.         If there’s a history of family violence, you may be able to get the help of a _____________________________________ lawyer from Legal Services Society.

13.         The video series titled “___________________________________________________________” can help newcomers understand how Canadian law defines family violence.

14.         If your spouse sponsored you to come to Canada and you are now a permanent resident, you can’t stay in Canada after separation.       T      F

15.         If you’re not a permanent resident and you separate, you should contact an immigration lawyer immediately.     T      F

16.         Couples who cannot reach an agreement may have to go to _____________________, but this process should help you avoid a _________________________.

17.         If you require a temporary solution for parenting arrangements, child and spousal support and who lives in the family home, you can apply to the court for an _______________________________________________, which is for a limited time.

18.         If you do go to trial, a ____________________________ decides the issues you can’t agree on. Both parents must abide by (follow) the court order.

19.         If you suspect a case of child abuse, you are required by law to contact the BC Ministry of _________________________________________________________________________. You can call the ____________________________________________________________, which is 310-1234 (no area code needed).

20.         A _____________________________________________ can remove a child from a home if he or she thinks the child is in danger.

21.         The law is to protect _______________________________. First, the judge must decide if the child needs __________________________________ – and then decide on the actions to be taken.

22.         What does “impartial” mean? _______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________

23.         Who in the legal system is impartial? ______________________________________________

24.         Visit www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca      Under “Your FAQ” (Your Frequently Asked Questions), go to “Abuse and Family Violence”, then go to the question: “How long can I stay in a transition house?”  Read the answer. What is a “transition house”? ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In addition, here's a link to a website that summarizes the changes to the Citizenship and Immigration Act.

What do you think of the changes that have come into effect?