Family Law Blog: Child Custody & Access

Court Permits Mother to Relocate with Children
In a recent case, an Ontario court considered if it should permit the children to relocate with their mother to another school district.

How Courts Handle The Return Of Children When Hague Convention Does Not Apply
The Hague Convention exists to help return children home when abducted internationally. But what about when one of the countries is not a member?

Requests For Relocation on an Interim Basis
What happens when one party requests for relocation to another city with their child(ren)? Read this article by Gelman and Associates to learn more.

How Does the Court Determine a Child’s “Habitual Residence”?
An Ontario court considered the question of how to determine a child’s “habitual residence” for the purpose of an application under the Hague Convention.

Court Considers Whether Police Enforcement Of Order Is Necessary
Ontario courts examine when police involvement is needed to enforce a family law order. Learn more here.

Contempt of Court for Breaching Access Orders
An Ontario court heard a father’s motions to find the mother in contempt of court for failing to facilitate access in accordance with court orders.

Stepparents and Access to Children
Find out when stepparents in Ontario may be granted access rights to children.

Revisiting The Considerations Around Relocating a Child
Learn what factors Ontario courts consider in child relocation cases.

Access by a Non-Parent
See how Ontario courts decide when non-parents may be granted access to a child.

Court Grapples With Child Abduction Across Borders
Learn how Ontario courts address international child abduction.
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