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Family Law Blog: Child Custody & Access

August 5, 2020

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.

July 23, 2020

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?

March 25, 2020

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.

March 11, 2020

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.

January 23, 2020

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.

January 15, 2020

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.

December 4, 2019

Stepparents and Access to Children

Find out when stepparents in Ontario may be granted access rights to children.

November 15, 2019

Revisiting The Considerations Around Relocating a Child

Learn what factors Ontario courts consider in child relocation cases.

November 6, 2019

Access by a Non-Parent

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

October 4, 2019

Court Grapples With Child Abduction Across Borders

Learn how Ontario courts address international child abduction.

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