The law provides that married people have the right to reside in the matrimonial home regardless of ownership until there is consent or Court Order otherwise. If you were to leave the home, you may be seen to have forfeited this right. If there are children involved, there may be significant consequences if you leave …
Read MoreYou’ve lived you life for someone else for years, so what do you do now that the divorce is final? No matter how amicable your divorce might have been, this is often the time when people stop to take a look at themselves. What will your life be like from now on? What will change …
Read MoreDo you want your child to feel good about himself? Would you like to see him face challenges head-on and figure out ways to solve them? Wouldn’t it be great to see that confidence carry over into adulthood and help him be successful? Self esteem is an extremely important factor in your child’s life, both …
Read MoreQuestion: I don’t want to get divorced. Can I get an annulment instead? Answer: Annulments are different from divorces. A divorce is the legal end to a marriage, granted by a Judge. In Canada, you can obtain a divorce if there is a breakdown in the marriage, based on one of three grounds: living separate …
Read MoreThe Children’s Law Reform Act states: “The court before which an application is brought in respect of custody of or access to a child, by order, may appoint a person who has technical or professional skill to assess and report to the court on the needs of the child and the ability and willingness of …
Read MoreA Story of Pebbles in your pockets Ok, so the title and topic of this post might not make sense right off the bat. It isn’t directly related to separation or divorce. But it is related to humanity. So please do keep reading. I was reading a book to my son and two of his …
Read MoreChildren can refuse visitations at any age, but the onus is on the non-access parent to facilitate access. Generally, the older a child is, the more deference will be given to his or her wishes. Once a child is in his or her early teens, the child can “vote with their feet.” Generally speaking, the …
Read MoreBeing in a blended family presents its own unique set of challenges that those in a traditional family may not experience. You may feel perfectly comfortable with how you parent your own children, but that doesn’t mean you are prepared to take on a stepchild. Your children may absolutely adore you, but how well will …
Read MoreQ: When we separated, my spouse left the home. I changed the locks and now he cannot enter the home unless I allow him access. How will the courts view this? A: Absent a court order that grants one spouse exclusive possession of the matrimonial home, you are not allowed to take steps to frustrate …
Read MoreYes. In determining if there is an entitlement to spousal support, the court will consider (among other factors) the apportioning between spouses of the financial consequences which have arisen in consequence of the way in which they divided the childcare responsibility, pursuant to section 15.2(6) of the Divorce Act. If one spouse sacrificed his or …
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