Family Law Blog: Enforcement & Modification Orders

Court Refuses to Set Aside Restraining Order
Read about how an Ontario court upheld a restraining order in a family law case.

When Will Courts Consider Forgiving Arrears For A Parent Or Spouse?
Learn more about child support and spousal support in Ontario in this guide by the experienced family law lawyers at Gelman & Associates.

Court Finds Mother in Contempt
In a recent case, an Ontario court considered whether or not the mother of a young child was in contempt.

Court Orders Father to Pay Exorbitant Costs Award
How much does it cost to get a court order in Ontario? The family law lawyers at Gelman & Associates provide the answer in this guide.

Court Orders Spouse to Pay Advance of Fees to Fund Litigation
In some family law cases, a court can order one spouse to advance legal fees or disbursements so the other can participate fairly in litigation. Learn more.

Factors The Court Will Consider When Making a Costs Award
Family courts may award costs based on success, reasonableness, settlement conduct, offers, bad faith, and other factors under the Family Law Rules.

Sealing Orders and Publication Bans
Learn when Ontario family courts may restrict public access to case details through sealing orders or publication bans.

Father Regrets Signing Minutes Of Settlement; But Can He Convince The Courts To Overturn?
Signed minutes of settlement can sometimes be challenged, but courts generally require a recognized legal basis before setting them aside.

Court Looks At Whether It Has Jurisdiction To Order Reunification Therapy
Find out if Ontario courts can legally order reunification therapy.

When the Court Will Stay an Order Pending Appeal
An Ontario court recently considered an interesting case where one party sought a stay of two orders relating to custody and access pending appeal.
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