COMMUNITY DISCUSSION Family
Canada parenting after separation: is “custody and access” still the current language?
Under the federal Divorce Act, the older terms “custody” and “access” were replaced in 2021 with language focused on parenting time, decision-making responsibility and other parenting arrangements. Provinces and territories can use their own terminology for non-divorce cases. Official source: Department of Justice Canada. Guide: https://getinstantlaw.com/ca/topics/family-children-parenting
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