The stigma around mental health has been slow to change, but change is happening. Mental health issues can be difficult for anyone to deal with, even if they are living in a family not going through separation or divorce. In a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the court looked at a …
Read MoreIn most decisions related to access to children, the parties involved are one of the parents of the child. However, as seen in a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, there can be occasions when issues around having access to a child pop up between parents and other parties, such as in …
Read MoreOne of the most difficult aspects of separation or divorce for children and parents can be those related to parenting time. It’s not uncommon for one parent to feel that the other is not a suitable parent, or that they may find themselves unhappy that the other parent is getting time with the children. However, …
Read MorePreviously announced changes to the Divorce Act have recently come into effect which will impact married parties across Canada (common-law and relationships outside of marriage are governed provincially and territorially). The changes, which were given Royal Assent back in the summer of 2019 are in force as of March 1, 2021. The changes to the …
Read MoreIt’s not uncommon for residents of Canada to travel for marriage and then return home. These destination weddings, however, still require the marriage to be properly registered in the country the marriage took place in for the marriage to be considered valid back home. When COVID-19 first became a global issue, many people were caught …
Read MoreWhen one or both of the spouses involved in a separation or divorce own their own business or have complex income and assets, there are special considerations that may arise. The financial disclosure required in such situations may be more complex than in most situations. In knowing that, it’s important to remember that when the …
Read MoreWhen a couple goes through divorce or separation they may be able to negotiate some or all of the issues before them without the need to litigate. It’s common for lawyers to be involved in these negotiations and the minutes of settlement that come out of them. The importance of having experienced legal advice is …
Read MoreAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the lives of Canadians in significant ways, the courts are not left untouched. In-person hearings had always been the norm before March 2020. However, the need to no longer gather in large groups has changed the ways that trials can be held or how quickly they can be …
Read MoreOne of the most difficult parts of the process of separation or divorce for parents can be determining how child custody and access can be arranged. What’s more, is that even when an arrangement is settled upon, there can be factors that cause the arrangement to be called into question. When the child or children …
Read MoreWhen a couple goes through a separation or divorce, they may turn to the courts to establish responsibilities such spousal support, child support, and access to children. Orders can come in a number of forms, including interim and final orders. The former is intended to temporarily establish responsibilities while awaiting a court date, while the …
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