94.2a Improving Situation of Children in Cases of Separation and Divorce (Part 1)
Whereas, The Divorce Act (1985) does not require the guarantee of minimum child support; and,
Whereas, Provisions exist in bankruptcy law to protect creditors from fraudulent conveyance of monies, but such provisions do not exist for monies for child support payments which may be moved out of reach of enforcement agencies; and,
Whereas, Reciprocal enforcement of judgements may be required between provinces of Canada and the United States of America and other countries to recover transferred monies designated for child support payment; therefore be it,
RESOLVED, That The National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to:
- Amend the Divorce Act (1985) to include in the Act minimum obligations for the non-custodial parent with regard to child support; and,
- Amend the Criminal Code to:
a) Include as a criminal offence, for any conveyor and the recipient by they corporate or private individuals, the hiding of assets, inside or outside of Canada, with the aim of escaping the responsibilities of child support; and,
b) Ensure that reciprocal enforcement and extradition agreements are established with other countries, where similar laws apply.
94.2b Improving the Situation of Children in Cases of Separation and Divorce (Part 2)
Whereas, Although grandparents are an important resource for growing children, the Divorce Act (1985) does not mention grandparents’ rights; therefore be it,
RESOLVED, That The National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to amend the Divorce Act (1985) in order to ensure that the mutual and reciprocal rights of visitation of children and grandparents are recognized in cases of separation and divorce, when this is in the child’s best interest.