Child of the marriage

Under the Divorce Act, a "child of the marriage" (also called dependent child) is a child of two spouses or former spouses who, at the material time:

• (a) is under the age of majority and who has not withdrawn from their charge;

• (b) reached or is over the age of majority and is under their charge but unable, by reason of illness, disability or other cause, to withdraw from their charge or to obtain the necessaries of life.