Changing your name: questions and answers
Answers to common questions about changing your name.
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2018
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Changing your name: questions and answers
Answers to common questions about changing your name.
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English, Français
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Web
Produced/Updated In:
2018
Family Law Topics in American Sign Language (ASL)
Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) has produced a number of Family Law videos in American Sign Language (ASL), including the following titles:
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American Sign Language (ASL)
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Video
Produced/Updated In:
2018
Marriage and Divorce for Muslim Women
This booklet reviews the laws on marriage in Ontario and divorce in Canada and explains how these laws relate to Islamic family law. It looks at the legal status of marriages and divorces from other countries and the role of Canadian family law in dealing with religious barriers to remarriage.
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English, Français, Arabic, Farsi/Persian, Somali, Urdu
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Booklet/PDF
Produced/Updated In:
2018
Parenting: Rights and Responsibilities of Young Parents
A booklet for young parents, this version offers information such as legal rights during pregnancy, responsibilities and obligations, splitting up or living separately, and more.
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English, Français
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Booklet/PDF
Produced/Updated In:
2018
Aboriginal Women: Marriage and Divorce
This booklet contains information on the rules about marriage in Ontario and divorce in Canada. It also discusses the legal status in Canada of marriages and divorces from other countries, and the role of Canadian family law in dealing with religious barriers to remarriage.
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English
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Booklet/PDF
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2017
Domestic Contracts for Muslim Women
This booklet looks at the legal status of domestic contracts, such as marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements, and separation agreements in the context of the Muslim community. It explains how Ontario family law relates to Islamic family law. It also looks at the court’s role in enforcing domestic contracts.
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English, Français, Arabic, Farsi/Persian, Somali, Urdu
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Booklet/PDF
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2017
After Bill S-7: Women and New Laws Affecting Marriage
Recorded on January 29, 2016 – Bill S-7, the Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices Act, was passed last year. It makes changes to law affecting forced and underage marriage, and may have immigration effects for women in polygamous relationships.
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English
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Webinar
Produced/Updated In:
2016
Family Law Information Program For Aboriginal Families
This video was developed by the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General to help Aboriginal families learn about the effects of separation on children and adults and the options available to them to resolve their disputes. It covers topics such as:
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English, Français
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Video
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2016
This resource from the Government of Canada provides information on what Canadians should do if they are planning to be married in a foreign country. It includes information on the following:
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Web
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2016
This is one of a series of Frequently Asked Questions produced by Luke’s Place. This FAQ explains what a domestic contract is, when it is useful, and why it isn’t binding if coercion is involved. The FAQ also looks at cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts, and separation agreements, which are also considered domestic contracts.
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English
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Web
Produced/Updated In:
2016