It’s not uncommon after a divorce to be living within different means. The standard of living to which you had become accustom may not exist anymore, and belts may need to be tightened. Early on in the new school year is budget time – school and extra curricular activities for your child/ren will need to …
Read MoreFinancial Disclosure and Child Support Every parent has a legal duty to support their dependent children to the best of their ability. That’s why financial disclosure and child support are so intimately connected. After the breakdown of a marriage and as parents begin to go their separate ways, custody and access issues must be determined …
Read MoreFalse Allegations During Divorce Proceedings Unfortunately, from time to time, when a marriage breaks down, some spouses take the dramatic step of making false allegations during divorce proceedings against the other spouse. Particularly during highly contested custody battles. To be sure, domestic violence is a terrible crime and continues to be a significant societal concern …
Read MoreSeparation Without a Court Battle When couples decide to separate, many questions begin to swirl. What would the impact of a divorce be on the children?; should the house be put on the market?; How much is a Court case going to cost?; and could this separation bankrupt both parties? It is rarely easy to …
Read MoreThe “Adult Child” and Child Support Parents often wish to understand their child support obligations after their children turn eighteen. Many believe that child support ends at that time and that they no longer have to pay child support for that child. In some circumstances however, child support does end once a child turns eighteen. …
Read MoreAdd it Up: Beyond Basic Child Support Lawyers are typically tasked with revealing some tough realities to their clients. Sometimes it’s advising a client that arguing over a piece of furniture (in the long run) will only cost them more than the piece might be worth. And sometimes it’s a matter of discussing Child Support …
Read MoreWhat Is Shared Parenting Time? Under the Divorce Act, shared parenting time is an arrangement where a child would spend at least 40 percent of their time with each parent. This was formerly referred to as a shared custody arrangement or a shared custody situation. Shared parenting time is different from decision-making responsibility. A custodial …
Read MoreA child support order will dictate not only the amount that is to be paid, but also how and when the payments will be made. There are three main types of orders for child support; this article will discuss the different types as well as when each type of order is appropriate. Interim Orders An …
Read MoreAs your child grows, circumstances will inevitably change. Your child’s financial needs tend to increase as they get older, and your financial situation could change as well. You could move, change jobs, or any number of events could impact your financial situation. Many parents wonder how these changes might affect their obligations with regard to spousal …
Read MoreParents in Ontario have a positive obligation to support their children under the both the Family Law Act and the Divorce Act. When the children are under the age of majority, the amount of support payable by a parent is simple to calculate as it is based on a Child Support Table. The Table amount …
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