Family Law Blog

Living Separate and Apart Under the Same Roof
Want to learn the difference between separation and divorce in Ontario? Get legal advise from the family law lawyers at Gelman & Associates.

Enforcing Child Support Orders in Ontario
See how Ontario enforces child support through the Family Responsibility Office (FRO).

Understanding the Hague Convention: Some Recent Case Examples
Learn how the Hague Convention applies in Ontario child abduction cases.

Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders: Legal Principles
Learn the legal rules around domestic violence and restraining orders in Ontario family law.

Can’t Communicate With Your Ex? Sole Custody May be Best for the Child
See why poor co-parent communication may lead Ontario courts to grant sole custody.

Spousal Support Awards – Compensatory and Non-Compensatory Claims
Understand the two main types of spousal support claims in Ontario, and how they may apply to your situation.

Co-Parenting: Is There an App for That?
Discover helpful apps that can make co-parenting smoother after separation.

The Consequences of Dying Without a Will
Learn what happens in Ontario if you pass away without a valid will.

A Court Cannot Order Parties to Appoint a Parenting Coordinator to Settle Disputes
See why Ontario courts can’t force parties to hire a parenting coordinator to settle their family law matters.

Imputing Income to an Intentionally Under-Employed Parent
Find out when Ontario courts may assign income to under-employed parents for child or spousal support purposes.
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