“Doctor sues gay friend for child support, 16 years after he first donated sperm to her” This eye-catching headline appeared recently in a national newspaper. The article, written by Ashley Csanady, explores the unique facts of this case, and questions whether Bill 28, the All Families are Equal Act, might help protect sperm donors, such as …
Read MoreWhen you’re in the middle of a divorce proceeding, it can be difficult to know what you’re doing right and what you’re doing wrong. You may feel that you’ve already made the mistake of marrying the wrong person, which can cause a lot of insecurity to arise when it comes to making decisions about your …
Read MoreWhat is a Separation Agreement? A separation agreement is a legally binding contract created between two partners, subsequent to their separation. It sets out each party’s rights on issues such as: child custody and access; division of property; debts; child support; and spousal support It’s possible for parties to draw up a separation agreement on …
Read MoreOne of the most important property-related issues that must be dealt with during a separation and/or divorce is the equalization of net family property. In a nutshell, Ontario’s property equalization scheme provides that when two people enter into a marriage, each spouse becomes automatically entitled to an equal share of the profits of the marriage. …
Read MoreWhether you’re the recipient or payor of child support, you may be wondering how child support orders are enforced in Ontario. Non-payment of a child support order in Ontario is dealt with by the Family Responsibility Office – FRO. [The FRO] collects, distributes and enforces child and spousal support payments. [It] work[s] to flow payments …
Read MoreThe Ontario Court of Appeal recently ruled on the question of whether a mother wrongfully retained her children in Canada, in breach of the father’s custody rights under German law. The Court ordered the mother to return the children to Germany where the father lived. As we recently commented in an article published on AdvocateDaily.com, we …
Read MoreWhen you’re used to splitting the cost of living with a partner, it can be difficult to suddenly find yourself single again and struggling to pay your bills. Single people often find that the ratio of their income to their expenses is much different than it is when married or living with someone. Fortunately, there …
Read MoreIf you have gone through a divorce or are in the midst of one, you have probably spent some time getting rid of mementos from your previous marriage. You’re ready to move on, and you don’t have the mental and emotional room to keep dredging up the past. It’s easy to get rid of the …
Read MoreWe’ve previously looked at the topic of restraining orders, which, in the context of family court, are orders that prohibit the contact that one party can have with another. A restraining order has to be requested by way of a motion, and the party seeking the order must provide affidavit evidence to substantiate the need …
Read MoreA domestic contract, such as a marriage contract, is simply a way for parties to get what they want rather than what the law might dictate. Free choice and self direction are good things, in my opinion. But the person who proposes such a contract is criticized for wishing the end of the relationship before …
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