Tag: Children Testify
When Children Testify in Divorce Cases
The Legal Framework in Ontario
In Ontario, the question of whether a child may testify in a divorce case is guided by both federal and provincial legislation. The Divorce Act governs parenting matters for married spouses across Canada, while the Children’s Law Reform Act applies to parenting disputes under provincial law. Court procedures are set out in the Ontario Family Law Rules, which give judges authority to manage evidence and protect children involved in litigation.