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- Interview with Yours Truly
- Family Law for Estates and Trusts Practitioners Part I
- Deferring a Child Support Obligation
- Liberal MP Proposes Bill That Would Allow Surrogate Mothers and Sperm Donors to Be Compensated
- Such A Law Office
- Recent Costs Awards in Family Law Proceedings
- Ontario Court of Appeal Overturns Previous Order Compelling Mother to Return Children to England
- Family Law for Estates and Trusts Practitioners Part II
- Stepparents and Access
- Realtor Asks Court to Reduce His Spousal Support Obligation Due to Uncertainties in the Market
- Variation of Support in The Face of a Separation Agreement
- Grey Divorce Presentation
- Ongoing Battle Over Whether Indigenous Law Should Apply over Ontario Family Law in Support Dispute Continues
- Interim Spousal Support and Child Support
- Habitual Residence under the Hague Convention
- Why You Should Consider A Marriage Contract
- Update on proposed Divorce Act Amendments
- Can One Party In A Separation Be Made To Pay Rent To The Other?
- A Question of Jurisdiction: When Ontario Courts Can Decide Custody and Access Matters
- My interview on the marriage survey
- What Is A Divorce Coach?
- Jamaican Mother Loses Battle to Stop her Child’s Adoption by a Canadian Family
- Can a Court Force a Family to Attend Therapy?
- Continuing on the Ontario Bar Association Family Law Executive
- Grandparents Unsuccessfully Fight for Custody of Children
- Emerging Technologies and Domestic Abuse
- Let Me Do the Heavy Lifting
- Is a Judge Obligated to Read All Materials Filed in a Family Law Case?
- Pets Are Still Property
- Ontario Bar Association ADR Executive
- Am I Your Biological Father? Paternity Tests and Child Support
- Ontario Court Discusses Self-Employment Income in the Context of Child Support
- Adult Adoption: is Parental Consent Still Required?
- Court Awards Woman Ownership of Embryo Deemed Property in Acrimonious Divorce
- Court: “The father created this situation. He keeps having children that he now claims he cannot afford”
- Why I Mediate
- Ontario Court Considers When Imprisonment is Appropriate for Non-Payment of Support Arrears
- Child Support: Paying for an Adult Child Who’s Walked Out of Your Life
- Who Owns The Embryo?
- Ex-Husband Attempts to Set Aside His Child Support Obligations, Court Orders Him to Continue Paying
- Like it or Not: Forcing the Sale of the Matrimonial Home
- Single Mother of Adult Disabled Son Secures Continued Child Support Payments in Precedent Setting Decision
- Court Determines Which School Child Will Attend
- Comments on the Matrimonial Home
- Can Income be Imputed Where a Payor Spouse is in Jail?
- Dispensing with Privacy: Court Orders Spouse to Produce Medical Records
- Court of Appeal Opens the Door for Determining Whether Indigenous Law Should Have Priority Over Ontario Law in Family Law Disputes Involving Indigenous Parties
- How Many Years After Separation Will the Court Order Spousal Support?
- Cuban Man to be Deported Following Federal Court’s Finding of a Marriage Scam
- Same-Sex Parent Denied Temporary Access to Child
- Consider mediation as a dispute resolution option
- Court Asked To Determine If A Divorce Overseas Is Valid, If It Occurred At All
- When Will a Court Order Interim Costs and Disbursements?
- Family Law for Millennials
- Ignoring Payment Of Costs Can Be An Expensive Mistake
- An Annulment vs. a Divorce: Which One is Appropriate?
- Gelman & Associates Lawyer Quoted In Parliament
- When the Court Will Stay an Order Pending Appeal
- Marriage Differs from Common Law
- Father’s Credibility Questioned After Review Of Instagram Account
- Homemade Separation Agreement Ends Up Costing Couple Time and Money
- Take Title to Joint Property PROPERLY!
- Gelman & Associates Is Attending Canada’s Bridal Show!
- Amazon Founder’s Divorce Makes Headlines
- Failure to Ensure Procedural Fairness in Arbitration is Denial of Natural Justice
- When Sole Custody is More Appropriate Than Joint Custody
- Divorced Couple Disputes A Number Of Child Support Issues
- Mother Accuses Employer Of Violating Human Rights In Not Accommodating Daycare Needs
- Court Orders Mother to Undergo a Capacity Assessment
- What Determines Whether A Matrimonial Home Can Be Sold Following A Separation or Divorce?
- Considerations For Divorced Parents Planning A Vacation With A Child
- Does a Child Getting Older Constitute a “Material Change in Circumstances” When Varying Parenting Time?
- Court Looks At Whether It Has Jurisdiction To Order Reunification Therapy
- Court Determines That it Lost Jurisdiction in Custody Dispute
- Husband Promises Spousal Support For Life, But Retirement Causes Him To Reconsider
- Gwyneth Paltrow Calls Divorce “Conscious Uncoupling”
- Is Parental Alienation a Mental Health Issue?
- Court Refuses to Set Aside Separation Agreement
- Introducing Jennifer Shuber, Certified Specialist in Family Law
- The Impact of a Voice of the Child Report On Parenting Time
- Do I Need to Return the Engagement Ring?
- Former Spouse Receives Entire Life Support Payout As Required Under Separation Agreement
- And Baby Makes Three
- BIG NEWS: I HAVE JOINED GELMAN AND ASSOCIATES!
- Father Regrets Signing Minutes Of Settlement; But Can He Convince The Courts To Overturn?
- Sealing Orders and Publication Bans
- Does Withdrawing RRSPs Count As A Depletion Of Assets?
- Factors The Court Will Consider When Making a Costs Award
- How Artificial Intelligence May Impact Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Determining Spousal Support: Who Qualifies as a “Spouse”?
- Father Learns That Abusive Behaviour Towards Mother Can Have Serious Impact On Access Rights
- Court Terminates Husband’s Obligation to Pay Spousal Support
- Tips For Vacation Planning For Divorced Or Separated Parents
- Court Orders Spouse to Pay Advance of Fees to Fund Litigation
- Court Examines How Limitation Period Should Be Established To Set Aside Marriage Agreement
- Court Grants Mother Interim Sole Custody of Child
- Gelman & Associates’ Client Succeeds In Securing Costs
- Court Orders Father to Pay Exorbitant Costs Award
- Spousal Support Variations: A Tale of Two Motions
- Court Finds Mother in Contempt
- When Will Courts Consider Forgiving Arrears For A Parent Or Spouse?
- Wealthy Husband Ordered to Pay Wife Spousal Support of $30,000 per Month
- Husband And Wife Turn To Court To Help Them Get Married…Again
- Ontario Court of Appeal Denies Father’s Request to Reduce Child Support Arrears
- Court Grapples With Child Abduction Across Borders
- Court Refuses to Set Aside Restraining Order
- Courts Looks At Whether Finding Of Contempt Was Appropriate
- Child Support for Adult Children
- What’s In A (Attempt To Change A) Name?
- Access by a Non-Parent
- Revisiting The Considerations Around Relocating a Child
- Contempt in Family Law Proceedings
- Home Is Where The Dispute Is
- Stepparents and Access to Children
- Court Determines Whether Syrian Divorce Is Recognized In Canada
- Considerations Regarding Interim Custody
- Supreme Court Weighs In On International Divorce
- Husband Seeks To Cease Spousal Support Upon Retirement
- Facebook Posts Challenge Father’s Credibility
- Contempt of Court for Breaching Access Orders
- Court Considers Whether Police Enforcement Of Order Is Necessary
- Court Refuses Wife’s Request to Set Aside a Marriage Contract
- Is It Ever Too Late To Seek Spousal Support?
- Costs Awards in Family Law Proceedings
- Are Adult Students Entitled To Child Support?
- Wife Awarded Large Sum for Interim Disbursements
- Court Recognizes New Tort Following Husband’s Behaviour
- How Does the Court Determine a Child’s “Habitual Residence”?
- The Latest With The Courts And COVID-19
- Requests For Relocation on an Interim Basis
- Courts Weigh What Constitutes An Emergency During COVID-19 Crisis
- Determining Whether a Matter is “Urgent” Under the New COVID-19 Protocol
- How COVID-19 Impacts Family Court Decisions
- Mother Granted Exclusive Possession of Matrimonial Home Over COVID-19 Concerns
- Complying With COVID-19 Protocols
- Father Attempts To Unilaterally Restrict Access
- Father’s Attempt To Alter Access While On Bail Is Not Considered Urgent
- Court Recognizes Appropriateness of Self-Isolating at a Cottage During COVID-19
- Parents Split During COVID-19 Making Custody An Urgent Matter
- Reversing Possession of the Matrimonial Home During COVID-19
- Allegations Against Father Lead To Reduced Access
- COVID-19 and Meeting the “Urgency Test”
- Court Addresses Costs For Father’s Non-Urgent Covid-19 Application
- Enforcing Access During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Court Orders Sale Of Matrimonial Home
- Virtual Access During COVID-19
- How Courts Handle The Return Of Children When Hague Convention Does Not Apply
- Court Permits Mother to Relocate with Children
- The Difficulty Of Unscrambling An Egg
- Court Upholds Mother’s Decision to Deny Access to Stepfather
- Parents Disagree ON Whether It Is Safe To Return To School
- Court Varies Parenting Order in the Face of COVID-19
- Child’s Extended Visit With Father Alarms Mother
- The Children’s Best Interests: Changing Residences and Schools During COVID-19
- Who Is In The Best Position To Decide If Schools Are Safe?
- Terminating Spousal Support
- Mother’s Allegations of Abuse are not Found to be Credible; Custody Arrangement Enforced
- Children and Schooling during COVID-19: In-Person versus Online Learning?
- Canada’s Supreme Court Updates Its Position On Retroactive Child Support
- Court Dismisses Motion to Lift Supervised Access Order
- Parties Disagree Over Ownership Of Home
- Marriage Contracts and Limitation Periods
- Bankruptcy Claim Trumps Wife’s Access To Proceeds From Home Sale
- Court Imposes Penalty for Contempt of Court
- Following Domestic Violence, Mother Flees Across Country With Child
- Child Support and Claims for Undue Hardship
- Social Media Tips For Divorced Parents Over Holidays
- Family Law Issues Over the Holidays: Preparing Children For Why This Year Might Look Different Than Others
- The Importance Of Following COVID-19 Rules
- Family Law Issues Over the Holidays: Why Divorces Tend to Go Up After the New Year
- How To Address Child Support In The Event Of A Job Loss
- Mother Wants Father To Sell House Following Separation Agreement
- Father Runs Into Difficulty Trying To Vary Interim Order
- Father’s Approach To COVID-19 Measures Leads To Reduced Parenting Time
- Motion Is Used To Determine Main Issue At Trial In Order To Move Ahead Through Covid-19
- Case Highlights Importance Of Following The Spirit Of A Separation Agreement
- Failure To Meet Disclosure Requirements Can Be Costly
- Even With Covid-19, Marriage Formalities Are Still Needed
- Changes To Divorce Act Come Into Force
- Decision Reminds Us That Unilateral Decisions Related To Access Are Not Acceptable
- Grandmother Seeks Access To Children
- Recent Decision Reflects Modern Thinking On Mental Health Issues
- Parents Can’t Agree On Whether Mother and Child Can Move To Alberta
- Defendant Wants Civil Action To Be Heard With Divorce
- Grandmother Seeks Interim Access To Child
- Court Pierces Corporate Veil In Order To Provide Spousal Support
- Court Denies Adjournment Request Due To Missed Appearance
- British Columbia Court Issues Order Declaring Child To Have Three Parents In Polyamorous Relationship
- Appeal Is Allowed, But Costs Must Be Secured
- Benefits of a Marriage Contract
- How to Help a Victim of Domestic Violence
- Common Questions About Property Division During a Divorce
- Warning Signs of Domestic Violence
- What Are the Child Custody Rights of Unmarried Parents?
- Navigating Child Custody During the Pandemic
- Questions to Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Adoption
- A Guide For New Parents on How To Write A Living Will
- Is Social Media Safe for Your Kids?
- Co-Parenting Arrangements During COVID-19
- An Overview on Family Law Court Orders
- Tips for Single Father Parenting
- Common Terms in Family Law
- 5 Signs Your Spouse is a Narcissist
- How to Protect Your Inheritance from Divorce
- Cancelling Child Support
- Impact of Divorce on Family Business
- Divorce During COVID-19
- Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter and What It Does
- Where Does Mediation Fit in the Divorce Process?
- 5 Costly Mistakes to Avoid During a Divorce
- Successful Co-Parenting With Your Ex
- Grandparent’s Rights in Canada: An Overview
- Things to Consider When Writing a Separation Agreement
- Parental Child Abduction
- Parent Visitation Rights
- Contested Divorce
- Child Relocation: Everything You Need to Know
- How to Talk to Your Children About Divorce
- Understanding Prenups from a Businessperson’s Perspective
- Reopening a Family Law Trial
- Oakville Family Law Lawyers
- How Children Are Affected in a New Marriage
- What Happens When You Void a Cohabitation Agreement
- Divorcing From a Narcissist
- How to Discuss a Prenuptial Agreement With Your Partner
- The Difference Between Prenuptial Agreement, Marriage Contract and Cohabitation Agreement
- Preventing Parental Alienation
- Understanding Parental Rights During a Divorce
- New Tort of Family Violence
- Temporary Parenting (Formerly Custody) Orders: How Long do They Last in Divorce?
- High Net-Worth Separation and Divorce
- Divorce: What Are the Grandparent’s Rights?
- A Guide to Deciding Who Will Move Out When You Separate
- Best Ways to Reduce Legal Fees During a Divorce
- When Is Spousal Support Appropriate? What It All Means
- How to Cope with a Narcissistic Ex
- Which Parent Gets Decision-Making Responsibility and Why
- How Long Do You Have to Pay Child Support in Ontario
- What Does Child Support Cover in Ontario
- Understanding Unjust Enrichments and Constructive Trusts
- Protecting Your Mental Health Through Divorce
- What is the difference between a separation and divorce in Ontario?
- How does adultery get proven during divorce proceedings?
- How to Navigate Your Kids, The Holidays and Your Ex
- Here’s What You Need to Know About Child Relocation
- What is an Uncontested Divorce?
- Can Spouses Be Awarded Damages for Spousal Abuse and/or Domestic Violence During a Marriage?
- Who Gets The Pets During a Divorce in Ontario
- Things to Consider When Filling Our Your Divorce Application in Ontario
- An Overview of the Divorce and Separation Process in Ontario
- Things to Consider in a High Net-Worth Divorce in Ontario
- Can you get a divorce without your spouse’s consent?
- Choosing the Right Mediator for Your Separation
- When Should You Get a Prenuptial Agreement
- How Does a Business Get Divided During a Divorce in Ontario?
- Child Support in Ontario
- Ask A Family Lawyer with Lisa Gelman: Separation in Ontario
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- How do Family Adoptions Work in Ontario?
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- An Overview of the Child’s Best Interests in Family Law
- Creating a Parenting Plan in Ontario: A Guide to Decision-Making Responsibility, Parenting Time, and Contact
- Changes to Decision-Making Responsibility and Parenting Time in Ontario
- Travelling with Children: Understanding Parental Consent Forms and Child Passport Applications
- An Overview of Alternative Dispute Resolution Services in Family Law in Ontario
- An Overview of Procedural Fairness in Family Law
- The Importance of Creating a Parenting Plan During a Divorce or Separation
- Legal Considerations and Co-Parenting Collaboration
- How Domestic Violence Impacts Family Law Proceedings in Ontario
- Navigating Legal Landscapes: Ontario Court of Appeal’s Stance on the Family Violence & Torts
- Collaborative Divorce: How to Make Your Separation Easier in Ontario
- Should you opt for Separation, Annulment, or Divorce?
- What Is the Difference Between Settling Out of Court vs. Going to Court for a Divorce?
- Navigating Separation with an Unwilling Spouse
- What to Do If Your Ex-Spouse Is Not Complying with Court Orders Regarding the Children
- What Happens When You Go to Court During a Divorce
- Co-Parenting Tips for a Spooktacular Halloween
- Determining Decision-Making Responsibility and Parenting Time After Divorce
- What To Do If Your Ex-Spouse Is Not Following a Custody or Access Order
- The Importance of Court Appearances in Divorce Proceedings
- Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner: What are the Implications of Mediating after Filing for Divorce?
- Understanding Family Mediation
- Understanding Narcissistic Exes and How to Navigate Legal Challenges
- Navigating the Holidays as Newly Separated Parents: A Guide to Planning
- How to Modify Existing Decision-Making Responsibility or Support Orders in Ontario
- How do Religious Differences Impact Family Law Proceedings?
- Moving When Separated or Divorced and the Effect on Children and Parenting Time
- Exploring the Impact of Divorce on Children
- Understanding Pet Ownership Laws in Ontario During a Separation or Divorce
- Discussing Child Access and Safety Planning During Domestic Violence Cases in Ontario
- Equalization of Property during a Divorce: How Does it Work in Ontario?
- Ontario Superior Court’s Decision on Unsupervised Parenting Time: A Controversial Ruling?
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- Narcissists and Divorce
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- The Enforceability and Application of Religious Marriage Contracts Upon Dissolution of Marriage in Ontario
- Tips on How To Address Holidays and Special Occasions in Parenting Plans
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- Parental Alienation & Parenting Plans
- Finding a Spouse’s Hidden Assets in a Divorce
- Same Sex Divorce and Separation in Ontario
- Mental Health and Family Law
- Tips on How to Minimize Conflict During a Separation or Divorce for High-Conflict Divorces
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- An Overview of the FRO
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- Financial Abuse in Separation and Divorce
- Understanding Parental Alienation in Ontario
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- How are Pensions Affected During a Separation or Divorce in Ontario
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- What Are Exclusions From Net Family Property in Ontario in 2024?
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