Family Law Blog

A recent Ontario decision serves as a reminder that electronic communications like emails, texts, and social media can be used as evidence in family law.

See why getting independent legal advice can be crucial in Ontario family disputes.

An Ontario court recently ruled on a situation where custody and access hearing was adjourned so the Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL) could intervene.

Can a non-parent obtain access to a child in Ontario? Learn how courts assess contact requests from former stepparents, grandparents, and others.

A child’s name can sometimes be changed after separation or divorce, but consent or a court order may be required depending on the circumstances. Read more.

Learn how Ontario courts address spousal support when income rises post-separation.

See why Ontario law treats the matrimonial home differently in divorce settlements.

In making a decision on a shared parenting arrangement, an Ontario court had to determine what the status quo prior to the child’s parents separation.

A court recently dealt with whether an order obligating sale of a matrimonial home should be set aside due to hardships claimed by the wife, including ADHD.

Want to know more about the Miglin Analysis and how it works? Read Gelman and Associates’ post on how the Miglin Analysis was used in a case.