Acts and Regulations

2020, c.23 - Family Law Act

Section 28
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Effect of action for divorce or termination of marriage
28(1)When an action for divorce is commenced under the Divorce Act (Canada), any application for a support order that has not been determined is stayed except by leave of the Court.
28(2)When a marriage is terminated by a judgment granting a divorce or a decree absolute of divorce or is declared a nullity, and the question of support was not judicially determined in the divorce or nullity proceedings, a support order continues in force according to its terms.
Effect of action for divorce or termination of marriage
28(1)When an action for divorce is commenced under the Divorce Act (Canada), any application for a support order that has not been determined is stayed except by leave of the Court.
28(2)When a marriage is terminated by a judgment granting a divorce or a decree absolute of divorce or is declared a nullity, and the question of support was not judicially determined in the divorce or nullity proceedings, a support order continues in force according to its terms.