When going through a separation or divorce in Ontario, it’s crucial to prioritize the well-being of your children and establish a parenting plan that promotes their best interests. The Ontario legal system has recognized the importance of using updated terminology, shifting from “child custody” to “decision-making responsibility and parenting plan” to reflect a more child-centred …
Read MoreWe spoke with Gabrielle Pop-Lazic, a Toronto family lawyer with Gelman & Associates, on the subject of the child’s best interests in family law in Ontario. Please note that this article is intended as an introductory overview, and not intended to be taken as legal advice. For legal advice regarding a child’s best interests with …
Read MoreWe spoke with Paul Slan, family lawyer and Director of Professional Development at Gelman & Associates, about spousal support in Ontario. Please note that the following is not intended to be taken as legal advice, but rather as a general overview on a legal topic. If you are seeking legal advice regarding a spousal support …
Read MoreWe asked Paul Slan, lawyer and Director of Professional Development at Gelman & Associates, some commonly-asked questions about family adoptions in Ontario. Please be advised that these answers are not intended as legal advice, but rather as an introductory overview on a legal subject. For legal advice regarding family adoption in Ontario, we recommend consulting …
Read MoreBy Lisa Gelman Trying to navigate the world of co-parenting can be challenging – especially if you and your former spouse or common-law partner are not on good terms. Sometimes, one parent will make it especially difficult for the other parent to have their parenting time due to personal anger or upset about the separation. …
Read MoreWe asked Lisa Gelman, founder of Gelman & Associates, some commonly asked questions with regards to the separation process in Ontario. Please note that the answers are not intended to act as legal advice. These answers are intended to be a general overview on a legal topic. For more specific answers as they relate to …
Read MoreGelman & Associates has been proudly assisting Ontarians with child support matters for over 20 years. We sat down with family lawyer Paul Slan and interviewed him on commonly asked questions with respect to child support in Ontario. Please note that every situation has their own set of unique circumstances and the answers provided below …
Read MoreWe spoke with Lisa Gelman, founder of Gelman & Associates, about the process of dividing a business during a divorce in Ontario. For over 20 years, Gelman & Associates have been helping individuals with family law matters including business and corporation owners. Please note that the answers are not intended to act as legal advice, …
Read MoreIt’s becoming more common for couples to explore the idea of entering into a pre-nuptial agreement: a domestic contract that is entered into prior to the marriage. However, many couples still see getting a pre-nuptial agreement as setting the marriage up for failure as you are basically planning what is going to happen upon the …
Read MoreWhen you’re going through a separation, having the right mediator can make all the difference in the experience you have and how conflict is resolved between you and your soon-to-be former spouse. Not every mediator will be the right one for you, but there are a few things you can do to help you choose …
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