Fact Sheet - A Child’s Views and Preferences

This document will give you some general information about why it is important to hear from children in family law matters, and help you understand the changes to the Divorce Act that make a child’s views and preferences. An important consideration in determining the best interests of the child.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:42 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:42 (UTC)
contact_email OG-GO@justice.gc.ca
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open_canada_date_published 2020-10-20 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords {"fr": ["Guide", "droit de la famille", "Ministère de la Justice", "Loi sur le divorce"], "en": ["Guide", "family law", "Department of Justice", "Divorce Act"]}
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title_fr Fiche d’information - Le point de vue et les préférences de l’enfant
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