Relocating with or without your child is not as simple as packing your bags and leaving. Relocation cases are some of the most difficult cases to predict how a Court will decide, as ultimately, the consideration for the court is whether the relocation is in the child’s best interests. The court will consider a variety …
Read MoreThe holidays can be difficult for separated families. It may be impossible for children to celebrate the holidays with both parents. Splitting these special times for the children with your ex can be one of the most challenging steps in a separation or divorce. At Gelman & Associates, we want to make sure you and …
Read MoreIn Canada, the breakdown of a marriage as a basis for divorce can be established in 3 different ways according to the Divorce Act. First, it can be proven by establishing that the spouses have lived separate and apart for one year. Second, if one spouse has committed adultery. Third, if physical or mental cruelty …
Read MoreIn Ontario, a separation is when two people who have been living together as either married or common-law decide to end their relationship and live apart. However, in some instances the two individuals may not necessarily need to live in separate dwellings. The courts recognize that due to financial reasons, a couple may be considered …
Read MoreDivorce is a taxing process – emotionally, physically, financially, and socially. No matter the reason for the divorce or the state of your relationship with your ex, your entire world has likely been turned upside down and there is no point in pretending you are going to feel normal at this time. Doing your …
Read MoreDivorce and the division of assets are anything but simple. While Ontario law requires that assets be distributed equitably, there are cases in which one spouse is the legal title holder of a piece of property that ends up benefiting them unfairly as a result. In these cases, courts turn to an equitable remedy in …
Read MoreAll parents are required to provide financial support to their children. This obligation applies to all parents whether they are married, in a relationship or not. Similarly, you are required to support your children whether or not they live with you or there is regularly contact with them. Child support is a regular, ongoing payment …
Read MoreChild support is an obligation of every parent. Choosing to marry your child’s other parent is a personal choice, but you are required to provide financial support to your children regardless of your marital status. Ontario law sets out Child Support Guidelines that provide a set of rules and charts to calculate the amount …
Read MoreDecision-making responsibility (formerly referred to as “custody”) is the right to make important decisions about how your child is raised and cared for. These decisions include those about the child’s education, medical care, religion, extra-curricular activities, and other important matters affecting the child’s life. Decision-making responsibility can be given to one parent or shared by …
Read MoreYou may have gone into your divorce believing that you would be free of your narcissistic partner. Unfortunately, that is not always the way things happen, and your ex’s behaviour may not stop simply because you are now divorced. This is especially true if you have children in common and therefore must continue to …
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