Since 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. …
Read MoreWhen you’re going through a divorce, it’s hard to process all the emotions that you experience. The last thing on your mind might be forgiveness—but with time, you might find it’s the final step you need to take before moving on. Whether you have just had an initial consultation with a Mississauga divorce lawyer or …
Read MoreIf you’re still living with your ex, whether you’re still navigating the separation process with the help of a Mississauga divorce lawyer or you’ve already completed your divorce and share the same roof for financial reasons, you’re bound to face some sticky situations. But what happens when another adult is thrown into the mix—like when …
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