Asked by Michael Simpson on Jun 04, 2024

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What was the sole ground available for divorce with the 1985 amendment to the Canadian Divorce Act?

A) gross addiction
B) abandonment
C) marital breakdown
D) sexual deviance

Canadian Divorce Act

A federal law governing the divorce process in Canada, setting out the grounds for divorce and the legal framework for the division of property, spousal and child support.

Marital Breakdown

The process by which a marriage deteriorates to the point where the relationship is irreversibly damaged, potentially leading to separation or divorce.

  • Study the ramifications of legal transformations on the cohesion and structure of families, specifically regarding divorce and marriage policies.
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michael layneJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The 1985 amendment to the Canadian Divorce Act introduced "marital breakdown" as the sole ground for divorce, simplifying the process by removing the need to prove fault.