The Children’s Law Reform Act states: “The court before which an application is brought in respect of custody of or access to a child, by order, may appoint a person who has technical or professional skill to assess and report to the court on the needs of the child and the ability and willingness of …
Read MoreChildren can refuse visitations at any age, but the onus is on the non-access parent to facilitate access. Generally, the older a child is, the more deference will be given to his or her wishes. Once a child is in his or her early teens, the child can “vote with their feet.” Generally speaking, the …
Read MoreSole custody is where one parent has custody or the child. That is, they have the right to make the important decisions about the care and upbringing of a child on their own. Custody normally includes the physical care, control and upbringing of the child, but does not mean that the child resides with just …
Read MoreIt is not uncommon for someone to relocate after a divorce (i.e. moving out or away). But if you have children you might want to think twice. You need to consider the emotional needs of your child(ren), as well as your former spouse’s right to challenge your relocation. Typically, courts only allow a custodial parent …
Read MoreIn order to change your child’s last name, you will have to be the child’s parent with legal custody or be the legal guardian of the child. In order to change the child’s last name, you will have to provide notice to anyone who has legal access to the child and that my include your …
Read More“But I Don’t Want to Go!” Divorce is difficult. Not just for the couple that is ending their relationship, but for children as well. When a divorce happens, it happens to the whole family. It is so important to pay attention to and reassure your child that you both still love them and that you …
Read MoreHaving kids perspective is important in the Child Reports With an aim of creating more constructive, positive outcomes for parties dealing with custody and access issues, Toronto family lawyer Jennifer Samara Shuber is now offering her services in preparing Voice of the Child Reports as a part of her practice. Shuber, a partner with Basman Smith LLP, says the …
Read MoreCreating more complexities with false accusations in custody disputes In custody disputes, claims of abuse can make bad situations worse Child abuse allegations aggravate custody disputes. Whether counsel represents the alleged abuser or the parent making the allegation, these cases are fraught with difficulty. The issue is a sensitive one, exposing intimate family details and …
Read MoreWhen couples separate or divorce, custody and access to your children is one of the most important issues to settle. Court custody battles are nasty, consume a lot of time and drive the cost of your divorce sky high. Often, the outcome of a highly contested child custody battle, affects the child/ren the most. It …
Read MoreWith a new school year upon us, the question of homework will inevitably come up. Maybe not in the first week, but certainly shortly after that. But two households doesn’t mean double the homework. When your kids go back and forth between two households, it’s easy to lose a few things in the shuffle. Although …
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