Having proper knowledge of Canadian family law is imperative for every citizen as it tells them about their legal authorities and restrictions. Family law in Canada concerns the body of Canadian law dealing with marriage, matrimonial disputes, divorce, property rights, family relationship, and kids' custody.

In Canada, this law is mainly statute-based. Under section 91(26) of the constitution act, 1867; marriage and divorce are handled by the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal govt. and is legislated under the divorce act. Matters of a private nature are legislated under section 92(16) of the act.

The legal provinces have exclusive jurisdiction over the solemnization of matrimony under section 92(12) of the constitution act, 1867 and jurisdiction over property division, spousal & child support, kids' custody and access, adoption, and child protection as part of the provincial govt.'s jurisdiction over property and civil rights under section 92 (13) of the act.

All these legal issues are tactfully handled by lawyers having specialization in family law. Flat fee system is the basis of case's fee concerned with family law. It is compulsory to give an advance payment of fee and service wage of family lawyers is directly proportional to their work experience.

Family is one of the main institutions of life. One cannot imagine "HIS" life without it. And this is the reason why in most of the cases like domestic violence and matrimonial differences, disputes are avoided at their best. Even other family issues concerning property and legacy are advised to be solved by mutual consent. However, in acute cases one should take help of legal experts to fight for their rights.

For instance, if your marital relations are not fruitful with your partner and you want to get separated from him/her, then you can take help of a divorce lawyer who is vigilant enough to represent you in front of jury. If you have your personal legal advisor, then take advice consultation from him or you can take help of numerous legal experts available online. Specialists of family law guide about the legal rights concerned with the process of separation between married couples.

As these issues are very delicate, you can't hire anyone. Do proper research by taking help of your friends, relatives, colleagues by asking them for the competent lawyers. You can also browse the websites of numerous divorce lawyers available online who have a great name and fame in the field because of their thorough expertise.