Distribution of Property in Ontario: The Basics Distribution of property in Ontario is not as simple as people believe it to be. Sometimes, people have the misconception that each asset or debt shared between married spouses is looked at separately and divided equally. The law in Ontario, however, takes a more global approach to property …
Read MoreCollaborative Divorce The vast majority of divorce cases in Ontario are settled outside of court and collaborative law is attracting considerable attention as a proactive and humane divorce settlement option. Proponents of collaborative law tout that collaborative law is faster, cheaper and nicer than traditional divorce. This helps everyone in the process…especially the children. It …
Read MoreArbitration is an option that involves a third party called an arbitrator. Arbitrators, unlike mediators, act like a “judge,” as they are professionals trained to hear testimony, take evidence, and issue actual decisions for the couple. As in mediation, you and your spouse usually both hire experienced divorce lawyers to help with the arbitration process …
Read MoreChild Support: The Details In Ontario, the Child Support Guidelines are used to calculate and determine the monthly child support amounts paid by one parent to the other for the purposes of child care. Child support is required because parents are legally obligated to support all of their dependent children. A parent will have to …
Read MoreChild Support: The Basics In Ontario the Child Support Guidelines are used to calculate and determine the monthly child support amounts paid by one parent to the other for the benefit of the child(ren). Parents are legally obligated to support all of their dependent children. This is required as long as the child is a …
Read MoreChild Support Guidelines Commentary What are the Child Support Guidelines? The Child Support Guidelines were introduced by the Federal government in 1997 (later amended in 2006 and again in 2012) and were later adopted by the province of Ontario. The Guidelines provide rules and tables to help calculate the support a parent, who does not have …
Read MoreHere is a selection of books that make divorce easier for kids. Many of our clients have found them helpful. Starred selections are rated as top choices. * My Family’s Changing: A First Look at Family Break Up (First Look at Books) By: Pat Thomas, Lesley Harker (Illustrator) When Mom and Dad Divorce: An Elf …
Read MoreCustody refers to the right to make major decisions about your child/ren. Where one parent has sole custody, that parent alone makes all major decisions about the child. Where the parents have joint custody, the parents are to make decisions about the child/ren together. Custody is different from residence. Residence refers to with whom the child/ren …
Read MoreBe sure to speak with your divorce lawyer as soon as possible to ensure that the best interests of your child/ren are addressed and that your rights are protected. Custody refers to the right to make major decisions about your child/ren. When one parent has sole custody, that parent alone makes all major decisions about the …
Read MoreNavigating the courts in Ontario can be a complex process. This guide offers some insight into divorce procedures in Ontario. With the possible exception of the court papers required to obtain an absolute divorce, the procedure for drafting, filing and serving most other litigation documents is extremely complex and fraught with legal peril to be …
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