Your grandmother may have told you not to get married until you could talk about money—and if you followed her advice, you were probably better prepared to take the leap than most. Money is one of the most sensitive subjects a couple can broach, and it’s the cause of a whole host of problems during …
Read MoreIn the past, being a man automatically made you the underdog during a divorce case; courts were more likely to award custody to mothers without considering any extenuating circumstances because it was widely believed that kids were simply “better off” that way—but that’s changing. In fact, your Toronto divorce lawyer can probably cite dozens of …
Read MoreSince you share children with your ex-spouse, you’ve probably already resigned yourself to the fact that you two will have to see each other from time to time. Aside from the daily pick-ups and drop-offs outlined in your custody agreement, you’ll probably meet at parent-teacher conferences, school plays and even Visitors’ Day at camp. While …
Read MoreWhile your Barrie divorce lawyer can tell you the right way to handle certain situations, nothing quite illustrates the wrong way like an 8-inch by 10-inch glossy in the middle of a magazine or a video clip of a celebrity couple airing their dirty laundry in front of the world. Whirlwind romances, lavish weddings and …
Read MoreWhen your kids go back and forth between two households, it’s easy to lose a few things in the shuffle. Although the custody agreement that you, your ex and your Barrie divorce lawyer worked out will become routine for your whole family, it’s important that you and your ex provide your kids with as much …
Read MoreParents in Ontario have a positive obligation to support their children under the both the Family Law Act and the Divorce Act. When the children are under the age of majority, the amount of support payable by a parent is simple to calculate as it is based on a Child Support Table. The Table amount …
Read MoreA Story of a case with the Family Responsibility Office No matter what side of the fence they are on, clients seem frustrated with the Family Responsibility Office (FRO). Whether one client claims FRO is not collecting support fast enough or another thinks FRO is collecting too much support, it seems everyone has a complaint. …
Read MoreOnce you’ve wrapped up all the loose ends with your Richmond Hill divorce lawyer and your marriage is over, it’s reasonable to expect that both you and your ex will move on. When that happens, you may have to deal with new people coming into your kids’ lives—including new half-siblings. If your ex is expecting, …
Read MoreBeing a step-parent is tough; it’s equally tough being a biological parent whose children have a step-parent. Your Barrie divorce lawyer would inform you that sticky situations are commonplace when you are part of a blended family, so finding a way to deal with them—fast—is the best route to take. Most experts suggest having an …
Read MoreIf you’re like most parents, you want to make time with your kids extra-special. Whether the custody agreement you have crafted with your Barrie divorce lawyer says that the kids are with you every weekend, every other weekend or one weekend a month, you probably try to pack in as much quality interaction as possible. …
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