Family Law Blog: Child Custody & Access
What Are the Child Custody (Decision-Making Responsibility) Rights of Unmarried Parents in Ontario?
Unmarried parents in Ontario who share children may still be entitled to parenting time and decision-making responsibilities. Learn more in our blog.
Long-Distance Co-Parenting After Separation: Designing Realistic Parenting Schedules
Learn about how to create a parenting schedule when you live long-distance from another co-parent. Contact our lawyers for co-parenting assistance today.
Passport Applications for Children: What’s Different Post-Divorce?
Learn how the application process for children’s passports works if you and a co-parent are separated or divorced in Ontario.
Child Relocation for Separated Couples: Everything You Need to Know
Learn how child relocation works in Ontario in 2026, including notice rules, best interests factors, and what separated parents should know.
Shared Parenting Time: What is the 40% Rule in Ontario and How Does it Affect Child Support?
Learn how shared parenting time and the 40% rule affect child support in Ontario, including 60/40 schedules and recent 2025 table updates.
Non-Biological Parental Rights in LGBTQ+ Relationships
Non-biological or LGBTQ+ parent? Learn your rights and risks in Ontario family law. Contact our lawyers for help with custody or support issues now.
International Child Abduction: Legal Remedies & Prevention Tips
Worried about international child abduction? Learn your legal options and how to prevent it. Speak with a Toronto family lawyer at Gelman & Associates today.
Parenting Plans for Children with Disabilities & Complex Care Needs
Create a tailored parenting plan for your child with a disability or complex care needs. Contact our Toronto family lawyers at Gelman & Associates today.
The Influence of Social Services on Decision-Making Responsibility and Parenting Time in Ontario
Learn how social services and child protection reports can impact decision-making responsibility, parenting time, and family law in Ontario.
The Pros and Cons of “Bird’s Nest” Parenting Time Arrangements
Bird’s nest parenting arrangements can be a great option for co-parents and children alike. To learn about your options, contact our family law lawyers today.
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