Family Law Blog: Child Custody & Access

Explore Dunmore v. Mehralian (2025 SCC 20) and how the Supreme Court clarified habitual residence in Ontario child custody and jurisdiction disputes.

Unmarried parents in Ontario who share children may still be entitled to parenting time and decision-making responsibilities. Learn more in our blog.

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.

Learn how the application process for children’s passports works if you and a co-parent are separated or divorced in Ontario.

Learn how child relocation works in Ontario in 2026, including notice rules, best interests factors, and what separated parents should know.

Learn how the 40% parenting time rule affects child support in Ontario, the difference between joint custody and shared parenting, and your legal options.

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.

Worried about international child abduction? Learn your legal options and how to prevent it. Speak with a Toronto family lawyer at Gelman & Associates today.

Create a tailored parenting plan for your child with a disability or complex care needs. Contact our Toronto family lawyers at Gelman & Associates today.

Learn how social services and child protection reports can impact decision-making responsibility, parenting time, and family law in Ontario.