False Allegations During Divorce Proceedings Unfortunately, from time to time, when a marriage breaks down, some spouses take the dramatic step of making false allegations during divorce proceedings against the other spouse. Particularly during highly contested custody battles. To be sure, domestic violence is a terrible crime and continues to be a significant societal concern …
Read MoreAdoptive Parents When thinking about adoption in Ontario, there are three main typical avenues that a person, couple, or family can pursue. They are Public, Private and International. Each of these three ways has similar but distinct processes and procedures as well as a range of costs that are associated with them. There is also …
Read MoreSeparation Without a Court Battle When couples decide to separate, many questions begin to swirl. What would the impact of a divorce be on the children?; should the house be put on the market?; How much is a Court case going to cost?; and could this separation bankrupt both parties? It is rarely easy to …
Read MoreThe “Adult Child” and Child Support Parents often wish to understand their child support obligations after their children turn eighteen. Many believe that child support ends at that time and that they no longer have to pay child support for that child. In some circumstances however, child support does end once a child turns eighteen. …
Read MoreAdd it Up: Beyond Basic Child Support Lawyers are typically tasked with revealing some tough realities to their clients. Sometimes it’s advising a client that arguing over a piece of furniture (in the long run) will only cost them more than the piece might be worth. And sometimes it’s a matter of discussing Child Support …
Read MoreSummer Break and Outnumbered The sun is shining, the kids are out of school, and… you’re not sure where to begin. Between kids, work, coping with separation and divorce, as well as your other obligations, you might feel like you’ll be stretched pretty thin. With the right plan in place, though, you can have a …
Read MoreOften overlooked during a marriage and particularly when a divorce has been finalized, is drafting and keeping your Will current. A Will is one of the most important documents a person can ever prepare. So it is alarming to consider how many people do not have one. Those that do have a Will, would be …
Read MoreSo, you and your spouse have tried to talk and work towards getting along better, but somehow things go back to the way they were no matter how hard you try. Perhaps it’s time to consider working with a professional who can help guide you towards making permanent change – sometimes together and other times …
Read MoreHow do criminal and family lawyers work together? While information sharing between family and criminal lawyers is crucial, a “one judge” approach could be problematic, says Toronto family lawyer Jennifer Samara Shuber. A recent Toronto Star report examined how a lack of information sharing between the family and criminal court systems is “putting domestic violence victims at risk, …
Read MoreHow to Save Money on Your Divorce When people think about “divorce”, the words that most often spring to mind are: “expensive”, “stressful” and “financially debilitating”. It doesn’t have to be this way. There are many tips on how to save money on your divorce. Taking steps to uncouple two lives that may or may …
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