Toronto divorce lawyers are constantly asked: “Can I control how my child support payments are used?” The short and simple answer is: No. Does this mean that as the non-custodial parent you have no control or say over your child? The answer again, is no. Although the payor of child support has no legal right to …
Read MoreA Toronto divorce lawyer will cite the legal definition of a divorce as: A court decree that terminates a marriage; also known as marital dissolution. However, this definition fails to acknowledge what is often the most significant aspect of divorce: the parent-child relationship. Children do not understand divorce as adults do. They do not recognize …
Read MoreDating during the divorce is a much more complicated matter. Although, in most cases the law in Ontario requires a couple to separate for a period of at least one year, before being eligible to apply for divorce; beginning or continuing an extra-marital relationship during that time is not advisable. A Toronto divorce lawyer will …
Read MoreDating during the divorce is a much more complicated matter. Although, in most cases the law in Ontario requires a couple to separate for a period of at least one year, before being eligible to apply for divorce; beginning or continuing an extra-marital relationship during that time is not advisable. A Toronto divorce lawyer will …
Read MoreDating after divorce will be a new and exciting experience. There will be inevitable highs and lows as you begin the next chapter in your life. Consult your Toronto divorce lawyer to verify at which point your divorce is final and complete. Once all the papers are signed for your divorce and child custody arrangement, …
Read MoreDue to the cognitive and emotional development your teen is experiencing during the adolescent stage, he/she may be exceptionally sensitive, fragile and vulnerable. It is imperative to avoid negative language and behaviour around the topic of mental health, as this will further fortify any existing stigma. Moreover, the creation of a safe and non-judgmental environment …
Read MoreYour Toronto divorce lawyer will always be courteous, respectful, knowledgeable and understanding. A client and his/her Toronto divorce lawyer will engage in constructive conversations, never corrosive critiques. A similar approach should be taken when a parent is speaking to his/her teen. It is important to engage in positive and affirming behaviour both through language and …
Read MoreA Toronto divorce lawyer will express to you many do’s and don’ts throughout the divorce process. During the separation, there are number of actions and activities that are legally loaded and can have significant ramifications. While talking to your teen may not result in any legal consequence, the do’s and don’ts of discussion are equally …
Read MoreToronto divorce lawyers know that ending a marriage is never easy for the adults or the children involved. Each child experiences the divorce of his/her parents differently, and the unavoidable consequences will vary with the child’s age. The pre-adolescent and adolescent phase of childhood is particularly difficult. Children at this stage experience emotional, mental, physical and …
Read MorePreparing for mediation will help you to achieve your desired outcomes. Family mediation is a voluntary, private process in which a neutral person – the mediator – helps you to reach a workable resolution with your spouse/partner. The mediator will not take sides nor force a resolution. Instead, mediators foster a constructive atmosphere with open …
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