Acts Under Family Court Jurisdiction

The following legislation is under the jurisdiction of and is heard in the Family Court:

Adult Protection Act;
Children and Family Services Act;
Employment of Children's Act;
Custody and Maintenance Act;
Maintenance Orders Enforcement Act;
Section 172 of the Criminal Code regarding persons who endanger the morals of children;
Section 215 of the Criminal Code regarding people who fail to provide the necessities of life for a spouse or child under the age of 16 years;
Sections 264.1 and 265 of the Criminal Code dealing with threats and common assaults involving husband and wife or parent and child;
Sections 810 and 811 of the Criminal Code dealing with the application of peace bonds and the breach of these bonds;
Sections of the Solemnization of Marriage Act relating to the performance of marriage and to hear applications from persons under the age of 16 desires and permission to marry;
Other Acts and matters that the Governor-in-Council may from time to time approve.

 

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