Appointments by will Custody 61. (1) A person entitled to custody of a child may appoint by will one or more persons to have custody of the child after the death of the appointor. R.S.O. 1990, c. C.12, s. 61 (1). Guardianship (2) A guardian of the property of a child may appoint by will …
Read MoreDefinitions 29. In this Part, “dependant” means a person to whom another has an obligation to provide support under this Part; (“personne à charge”) “spouse” means a spouse as defined in subsection 1 (1), and in addition includes either of two persons who are not married to each other and have cohabited, (a) continuously for …
Read MoreDefinitions 1. (1) In this Act, “child” includes a person whom a parent has demonstrated a settled intention to treat as a child of his or her family, except under an arrangement where the child is placed for valuable consideration in a foster home by a person having lawful custody; (“enfant”) “child support guidelines” means …
Read MoreAppointment of guardian 47. (1) Upon application by a child’s parent or by any other person, on notice to the Children’s Lawyer, a court may appoint a guardian of the child’s property. 2001, c. 9, Sched. B, s. 4 (1). Responsibility of guardian (2) A guardian of the property of a child has charge of …
Read MoreIf your spouse is violent, call the police. The police will call the Victim Crisis and Referral Services (VCARS) on your behalf. VCARS is an organization that helps victims emotionally and can give you practical advice and referrals. Police in Ontario must press charges if they have reasonable grounds to believe that domestic violence has …
Read MoreYour Toronto divorce lawyer will support you and give you necessary information during the mediation process. Your lawyer may also help you identify the issues. The extent to which your lawyer speaks in the mediation is a matter of preference of both the lawyer and the mediator. Some mediators have the lawyers speak most of the …
Read MoreIf you are already in litigation, you can proceed with negotiations and prepare for trial. If no application to the court has been made, you can try other alternatives, such as arbitration or collaborative law.
Read MoreIf you are a victim of domestic violence, you should contact the Victim Support Line at 1-888-579-2888, or 416-314-2447 in the Greater Toronto Area. The Victim Support Line can help you by giving you personal information and connecting you with appropriate services. If it is an emergency, call 911.
Read MoreYou can seek various orders from the court that will help you. Some examples are peace bonds, restraining orders, access orders, and an order for exclusive possession of the family home. Peace Bond – If you are afraid for your safety, you can also ask a judge for a peace bond. The peace bond requires …
Read MoreSpousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG) have been developed to help spouses to determine the appropriate amount to be paid in spousal support cases. There was a lot of concern that the powers given to judges was too discretionary and that awards were inconsistent. If the parties go to court, the court may consider these guidelines …
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