In 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 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 …
Read MoreWhen a couple decides to separate before getting a divorce, they may choose to enter into a separation agreement. A separation agreement can address issues like spousal support, child support, custody, the matrimonial home, and other issues. This allows for those items to not be left aside while waiting for a divorce to become finalized. …
Read MoreFor parents who are separated or divorced and have child support obligations, the thought of losing their job can be daunting. Adding in the stresses of COVID-19 and the holidays can make something like a job loss even more difficult to deal with. This week we bring you our final in a series of holiday-related …
Read MoreIn our first blog in the holiday series, we provided some tips on how people going through separation or divorce can avoid some of the pitfalls associated with careless social media use. In this second post, we provide suggestions to our readers about how they can explain to their children why the holidays might look …
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