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- "First-Family-First": When Might a Second Family Impact a Support Obligation?
- “Best Interests of the Child”: What does this really mean?
- 10 Things To Consider for a Parenting Plan
- 5 Costly Mistakes to Avoid During a Divorce
- 5 Signs Your Spouse is a Narcissist
- 5 Things to Do Before You Even Think About Getting a Divorce
- A Cautionary Tale: How Electronic Communications May Influence a Family Law Proceeding
- A Court Cannot Order Parties to Appoint a Parenting Coordinator to Settle Disputes
- A Guide to Deciding Who Will Move Out When You Separate
- A Question of Jurisdiction: When Ontario Courts Can Decide Custody and Access Matters
- Access by a Non-Parent
- Add it Up: Beyond Basic Child Support
- Adoption in Ontario
- Adoption Orders: When the Court Will Dispense with the Consent of Biological Parents
- Adult Adoption: is Parental Consent Still Required?
- Am I Your Biological Father? Paternity Tests and Child Support
- Amy Poehler's Take on Divorce
- An Overview of Alternative Dispute Resolution Services in Family Law in Ontario
- An Overview of Procedural Fairness in Family Law
- An Overview of the Child's Best Interests in Family Law
- An Overview of the Divorce and Separation Process in Ontario
- An Overview of the FRO
- Answering Adult Kids' Questions about Divorce
- Appeal Is Allowed, But Costs Must Be Secured
- Arbitration: Pros and Cons
- Are 50/50 Asset and Property Splits Guaranteed During a Divorce or Separation?
- Are Adult Students Entitled To Child Support?
- Are Foreign Divorce Orders Recognized in Ontario?
- Are Personal Injury Structured Settlements Considered Property or Income in Divorces?
- Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Divorce in Ontario: Ko v. Li, 2025 ONSC 2766
- Ask A Family Lawyer with Lisa Gelman: Separation in Ontario
- Assisted Reproduction - Declarations of Parentage and Non-Parentage
- At What Age Can a Child Refuse Visitations with the Other Parent?
- Back-to-School: Managing Child Support and School-Related Expenses
- Best Ways to Reduce Legal Fees During a Divorce
- Bitcoin Breakups: Dividing Digital Assets
- Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in the Event of a Separation or Divorce?
- Can a Court Force a Family to Attend Therapy?
- Can a Father Force a Mother and Child to Return to Ontario?
- Can a Settled Custody Order be Changed?
- Can an ADHD Be Used to Set Aside a Family Court Order?
- Can I Change the Locks on my Matrimonial Home?
- Can I Sue My Ex’s Mistress for Damages?
- Can Income be Imputed Where a Payor Spouse is in Jail?
- Can Spouses Be Awarded Damages for Spousal Abuse and/or Domestic Violence During a Marriage?
- Can the amount of child support change?
- Can't Communicate With Your Ex? Sole Custody May be Best for the Child
- Canada's Supreme Court Updates Its Position On Retroactive Child Support
- Canada’s Vague Surrogacy Laws Raise Questions
- Caution: Social Media and Divorce
- Changes to Decision-Making Responsibility and Parenting Time in Ontario
- Changing a Child's Name After Separation or Divorce
- Child Custody: The Details
- Child Protection Law in Ontario - Katelynn's Principle & Bill 89
- Child Relocation for Separated Couples: Everything You Need to Know
- Child Support After 18 in Ontario: When Does it End?
- Child Support and Claims for Undue Hardship
- Child Support and Common Law Relationships
- Child Support and the Age of Majority
- Child Support for A Child Away at University
- Child Support for Adult Children
- Child Support Guidelines Commentary
- Child Support When the Paying Parent is Self-Employed
- Child Support: Paying for an Adult Child Who’s Walked Out of Your Life
- Child Support: The Basics
- Child's Surname Legally
- Choosing a Lawyer
- Co-Parenting Tips for Halloween: A Legal Perspective
- Co-Parenting: Is There an App for That?
- Collaborative Divorce: How to Make Your Separation Easier in Ontario
- Common Law Cohabitation and Property Rights
- Common Law Partners and Joint Tenancy
- Common Law Separation & Division of Property in Ontario
- Common Law Spouses and Claims for Constructive Trust
- Common Law vs. Marriage in Ontario: What is the Difference?
- Common Mistakes People Make When Creating a Prenuptial Agreement
- Common Questions About Property Division During a Divorce
- Contempt in Family Law Proceedings
- Contempt of Court for Breaching Access Orders
- Costs Awards in Family Law Proceedings
- Court Awards Woman Ownership of Embryo Deemed Property in Acrimonious Divorce
- Court Considers Whether Police Enforcement Of Order Is Necessary
- Court Denies Adjournment Request Due To Missed Appearance
- Court Determines Whether Syrian Divorce Is Recognized In Canada
- Court Determines Which School Child Will Attend
- Court Finds Mother in Contempt
- Court Finds Severance of Divorce Would Not Result in Disadvantage for Ex-Husband Who Will Lose Health Benefits
- Court Grants Mother Interim Sole Custody of Child
- Court Grapples With Child Abduction Across Borders
- Court Imposes Penalty for Contempt of Court
- Court Looks At Whether It Has Jurisdiction To Order Reunification Therapy
- Court of Appeal Upholds Cohabitation Agreement Waiving Spousal Support
- Court Orders Father to Pay Exorbitant Costs Award
- Court Orders Mother to Undergo a Capacity Assessment
- Court Orders Sale Of Matrimonial Home
- Court Orders Spouse to Pay Advance of Fees to Fund Litigation
- Court Permits Mother to Relocate with Children
- Court Pierces Corporate Veil In Order To Provide Spousal Support
- Court Refuses to Set Aside Restraining Order
- Court Refuses to Set Aside Separation Agreement
- Court Refuses Wife’s Request to Set Aside a Marriage Contract
- Court Terminates Husband’s Obligation to Pay Spousal Support
- Creating a Parenting Plan in Ontario: A Guide to Decision-Making Responsibility, Parenting Time, and Contact
- Cuban Man to be Deported Following Federal Court’s Finding of a Marriage Scam
- Custody: When Does the Child Get to Decide Custody
- Dating During Separation: Legal and Practical Pitfalls Ontario Clients Don’t Expect
- Dating Post Divorce
- Dealing with a Narcissistic Ex
- Decision Reminds Us That Unilateral Decisions Related To Access Are Not Acceptable
- Defendant Wants Civil Action To Be Heard With Divorce
- Different Types of Child Support Orders
- Dining Out During Divorce: A Recipe for Disaster?
- Discussing Child Access and Safety Planning During Domestic Violence Cases in Ontario
- Dispensing with Privacy: Court Orders Spouse to Produce Medical Records
- Dividing Personal Property in Separation & Divorce
- Division of Assets
- Division of Net Family Property - Is it Always Equal?
- Division of property on marriage breakdown
- Divorce: The Details
- Divorcing an ill Spouse
- Divorcing From a Narcissist
- Do Step-Parents Have a Child Support Obligation?
- Does a father have to continue paying child support if he discovers the child is not his?
- Does Adultery Affect Equalization of Net Family Property in Ontario?
- Does Retirement End Spousal Support Payments?
- Does Spousal Support Terminate When the Payor Retires?
- Does Withdrawing RRSPs Count As A Depletion Of Assets?
- Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders: Legal Principles
- Email Communications After Divorce: Be Careful What You Send
- Enforcing Child Support Orders in Ontario
- Equalization of Net Family Property
- Equalization of Property during a Divorce: How Does it Work in Ontario?
- Establishing Parentage
- Ex-Husband Attempts to Set Aside His Child Support Obligations, Court Orders Him to Continue Paying
- Exploring the Impact of Divorce on Children
- Factors The Court Will Consider When Making a Costs Award
- False Allegations During Divorce Proceedings
- Falsely Accused in Custody Disputes
- Family Court is Open to the Public
- Family Law in Ontario Needs A Complete Overhaul
- Family Law Rules: Rule 1- General
- Family Law Rules: Rule 22- Admission of facts
- Family Law Rules: Rule 23- Evidence and trial
- Family Law Rules: Rule 38- Appeals
- Family Law Rules: Rule 40- Case management in Ontario Court of Justice
- Family Law Rules: Rule 42- Appointment of family case manager in the family court of the Superior Court of Justice in Ottawa
- Father Regrets Signing Minutes Of Settlement; But Can He Convince The Courts To Overturn?
- Father Runs Into Difficulty Trying To Vary Interim Order
- Feelings of Guilt During Separation & Divorce
- Fighting with Your Ex – Is it Really Worth It?
- Financial Abuse in Separation and Divorce
- Financial Challenges of a Grey Divorce
- Financial Disclosure and Child Support
- Finding a Spouse’s Hidden Assets in a Divorce
- Following Domestic Violence, Mother Flees Across Country With Child
- Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter in Ontario: What it is and What You Need
- Former Spouse Receives Entire Life Support Payout As Required Under Separation Agreement
- Gelman & Associates - The Consumers' Choice
- Gelman and Associates 2026 Winners: Barrie Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Family Lawyers
- Grandparents Obtaining Custody (Decision-Making Responsibility) Over Their Grandkids
- Grandparents Unsuccessfully Fight for Custody of Children
- Grandparents’ Rights and Visitation in Canada: What Ontario Families Should Know
- Granting Adjournments in Family Law Arbitrations
- Grey Divorce
- Gwyneth Paltrow Calls Divorce “Conscious Uncoupling”
- Handling Section 7 Expenses for Competitive Sports, Arts, and Other High-Cost Activities
- Help! My Ex Won’t Pick Up My Kids
- Here’s What You Need to Know About Child Relocation
- High Conflict Custody Cases
- High Debt Divorces & Liability
- High Net-Worth Separation & Divorce Lawyers
- Holding the Family Responsibility Office Responsible
- How Are Pensions Affected During a Separation or Divorce in Ontario?
- How Children Are Affected in a New Marriage
- How Counselling Can Help on the Road From Separation to Divorce
- How Courts Handle The Return Of Children When Hague Convention Does Not Apply
- How do Family Adoptions Work in Ontario?
- How do Religious Differences Impact Family Law Proceedings?
- How Does a Business Get Divided During a Divorce in Ontario?
- How does adultery get proven during divorce proceedings?
- How Does Spousal Support Affect Taxes in Ontario?
- How Does the Court Determine a Child’s “Habitual Residence”?
- How Domestic Violence Impacts Family Law Proceedings in Ontario
- How Long Do You Have to Pay Child Support in Ontario
- How Many Years After Separation Will the Court Order Spousal Support?
- How Narcissistic Exes Use Court Processes as a Weapon: Recognizing “Litigation Abuse” in Ontario Family Law
- How To Address Child Support In The Event Of A Job Loss
- How to Cope with a Narcissistic Ex
- How to Deal with Angry Ex-In-Laws
- How to Get a Divorce Without a Lawyer
- How to Modify Existing Decision-Making Responsibility or Support Orders in Ontario
- Husband Seeks To Cease Spousal Support Upon Retirement
- I'm Pregnant and Going Through a Divorce
- I'm Proud of PRIDE as Toronto Family Lawyers
- Impact of Divorce on Family Business
- Imputing Income to an Intentionally Under-Employed Parent
- Indefinite vs. Time-Limited Spousal Support
- Intention vs. The Wording of a Will
- Interim Custody Arrangements and Orders
- Interim Spousal Support and Child Support
- International Child Abduction: Legal Remedies & Prevention Tips
- Introducing a New Partner to Your Kids
- Introducing Jennifer Shuber, Certified Specialist in Family Law
- Involving the Office of the Children's Lawyer: Custody and Access and the Best Interests of the Child
- Is a Judge Obligated to Read All Materials Filed in a Family Law Case?
- IS CHEATING EVER JUSTIFIED? - What Is Cheating in a Relationship?
- Is It Ever Too Late To Seek Spousal Support?
- Is Parental Alienation a Mental Health Issue?
- Is Social Media Affecting Your Marriage?
- It's Okay if Your Ex Never Apologizes
- Jamaican Mother Loses Battle to Stop her Child’s Adoption by a Canadian Family
- Keeping Gifts and Inheritances Separate from Joint Assets
- Kids' Sports: Who Goes to Practice?
- Like it or Not: Forcing the Sale of the Matrimonial Home
- Limited Scope Representation in Divorce: What It Is and When to Use It
- Lisa Gelman makes the W100 Canada's Top Female Entrepreneurs!
- Living in the Same House as Your Ex
- Living Separate and Apart Under the Same Roof
- Long-Distance Co-Parenting After Separation: Designing Realistic Parenting Schedules
- Making New Friends After the Divorce
- Man Sues Woman for “Unplanned Parenthood”- Claim Dismissed, Woman Awarded Costs
- Managing Anger During Divorce
- Marriage Contracts and Limitation Periods
- Matrimonial Home: Special Asset for Married Spouses
- Mediation, Arbitration, & Med-Arb: Choosing the Right Path for You
- Mental Health and Family Law
- Mother Wants Father To Sell House Following Separation Agreement
- Mutual Wills - Be Clear and Beware!
- My abusive ex won't leave the house! What should I do?
- My Ex is Expecting – My Kids Are About to Get a Half Sibling
- My Ex is Harassing Me During Our Divorce
- My Ex Maxed Out My Credit Cards During Divorce
- My Ex Started Dating, But We’re Living in the Same House
- My Parent is Dating Someone Younger Than Me
- My Spouse Says He Loves Me but Wants a Divorce
- Navigating Cohabitation: What to Consider When Preparing a Cohabitation Agreement
- Navigating Court Procedures in Ontario
- Navigating Cultural and Religious Holidays in Multi-Faith Blended Families
- Navigating Funerals with Your Ex
- Navigating Separation with an Unwilling Spouse
- Navigating Your Own Children and Their Half-Siblings
- New Partners and Spousal Support: When Does “Re-Partnering” Change the Numbers?
- Non-Biological Parental Rights in LGBTQ+ Relationships
- Non-Compensatory Spousal Support Where Income Increases After Separation
- Non-Disparagement Clauses in Separation Agreements in Ontario
- Non-Parental Access to a Child: What Will Court’s Consider?
- Occupation Rent - When is it Awarded?
- Ontario Court Considers When Imprisonment is Appropriate for Non-Payment of Support Arrears
- Ontario Court Discusses Self-Employment Income in the Context of Child Support
- Ontario Court of Appeal Denies Father’s Request to Reduce Child Support Arrears
- Ontario Court of Appeal Overturns Previous Order Compelling Mother to Return Children to England
- Ontario Recognizes Rights of Disabled Children of Unmarried Parents
- Ontario Superior Court's Decision on Unsupervised Parenting Time: A Controversial Ruling?
- Out with the Old: Getting Rid of Your Spouse's Possessions
- Paper Trails: How Creating Them Can Help You in Court
- Parental Alienation
- Parental Alienation & Parenting Plans
- Parental alienation cases require creative counsel
- Parental Child Abduction
- Parenting & Mental Illness: A Custody Decision
- Parenting Coordinators
- Parenting Plan
- Parenting Plans for Children with Disabilities & Complex Care Needs
- Party Planning with Your Ex
- Passport Applications for Children: What’s Different Post-Divorce?
- Pension Issues and Divorce
- Post Divorce - What to Update
- Post Divorce: To Rent or to Own? That is the Question!
- Pre-Marriage Counselling and Legal Agreements: The Importance of Setting Expectations Early
- Prenuptial Agreements For Second Marriages & Blended Families In Ontario
- Preventing Parental Alienation
- Procedural Fairness
- Property Settlement
- Protecting Gifts and Inheritances in Family Law
- Protecting Inheritance In Prenuptial and Marriage Agreements
- Protecting Your Mental Health Through Divorce
- Questions to Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Adoption
- Realtor Asks Court to Reduce His Spousal Support Obligation Due to Uncertainties in the Market
- Recognizing and Coping with a Narcissist
- Removal of Counsel from Record in Family Law Proceedings
- Reopening a Family Law Trial
- Requesting Changes to Spousal Support After Retirement
- Requests For Relocation on an Interim Basis
- Restrictions to Divorce
- Revenge Porn Defendant Given Another Chance at Defence After Court Overturns Default Judgment
- Same Sex Adoption - Where Couples Stand
- Same Sex Divorce and Separation in Ontario
- Same Sex Divorce in Canada
- Sealing Orders and Publication Bans
- Second Thoughts After Separation: Fear or Love?
- Separation Agreement Anxiety
- Separation Under One Roof: Proving You're Separated While Still Living Together
- Settlement: The Most Attractive Option
- Shared Parenting Time: What is the 40% Rule in Ontario and How Does it Affect Child Support?
- Short Marriages and Spousal Support: Are You Likely to Receive Anything?
- Should a Sperm Donor be Held Liable for Child Support?
- Should I Quit My Job During Divorce?
- Single Mother of Adult Disabled Son Secures Continued Child Support Payments in Precedent Setting Decision
- Some Important Information on the Special Nature of the Matrimonial Home
- Sperm Donor Who Donated to Lesbian Couple is Denied Parental Rights
- Spousal Support Awards - Compensatory and Non-Compensatory Claims
- Spousal Support Changes: When & How to Modify Support Orders in Ontario
- Spousal Support: The Details
- Stepparents and Access to Children
- Substance Abuse and Divorce
- Surviving Separation While Living in the Same House
- Taxation of third-party payments
- Temporary Parenting (Formerly Custody) Orders: How Long do They Last in Divorce?
- Temporary vs. Final Orders: Navigating Interim Family Court Decisions
- Terminating Spousal Support
- Terminating Spousal Support: What Constitutes a Material Change in Circumstances?
- Testamentary Capacity & Undue Influence - Challenging a Will's Validity
- The "Adult Child" and Child Support
- The “Year of Separation” in Ontario: Why the Exact Date Still Matters, Years Later
- The ABCs of Costs and Family Law Rules
- The Basics of An Annulment
- The Children's Best Interests: Changing Residences and Schools During COVID-19
- The Consequences of Dying Without a Will
- The Depletion of Assets
- The Difference Between Prenuptial Agreement, Marriage Contract and Cohabitation Agreement
- The Enforceability and Application of Religious Marriage Contracts Upon Dissolution of Marriage in Ontario
- The Impact of a Voice of the Child Report On Parenting Time
- The Impact of Separation and Divorce on Your Mental Health
- The Importance of Creating a Parenting Plan During a Divorce or Separation
- The Importance of Obtaining Independent Legal Advice in a Family Law Dispute
- The Influence of Social Services on Decision-Making Responsibility and Parenting Time in Ontario
- The Lawyer's Role in the Collaborative Process
- The Price of Divorce
- The Pros and Cons of "Bird's Nest" Parenting Time Arrangements
- The Psychological Effects of Staying Together for the Kids
- The Psychology of Cheating
- The Role of Financial Disclosure in Family Law Proceedings
- The Role of Mental Health Professionals in Family Law Cases
- The Role of Step Parents During the Wedding
- The Role of the Mediator in Family Mediation
- The Status Quo and Shared Parenting Arrangements
- The True Cost of Divorce in Ontario: Fees, Hidden Expenses, and Financial Risks
- The Voice of the Child
- Things to Consider in Parenting Plans During the Holidays
- Things to Consider When Filling Your Divorce Application in Ontario
- Things to Consider When Writing a Separation Agreement
- Thinking About a Marriage Contract or Cohab?
- Thorny Spousal Support Issues Post Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines ("SSAGs") - Part II
- Tips on How To Address Holidays and Special Occasions in Parenting Plans
- Tips on How to Minimize Conflict During a Separation or Divorce for High-Conflict Divorces
- To Tell the Truth: Honesty, Your Kids and Divorce
- Toronto Man Acquitted in Canada’s First Criminal Harassment Case Involving Twitter
- Travelling Abroad With Children - Do I Need a Consent Letter?
- Travelling with Children: Understanding Parental Consent Forms and Child Passport Applications
- Understanding Joint Custody
- Understanding Narcissistic Exes and How to Navigate Legal Challenges
- Understanding Parental Alienation in Ontario
- Understanding Pet Ownership Laws in Ontario During a Separation or Divorce
- Understanding Prenups from a Businessperson’s Perspective
- Understanding the Hague Convention: Some Recent Case Examples
- Understanding Unjust Enrichments and Constructive Trusts
- Variation and Recission of Custody and Access Orders
- Variation of Support in The Face of a Separation Agreement
- Voice of the Child Reports ensure kids' perspectives are represented
- Wealthy Husband Ordered to Pay Wife Spousal Support of $30,000 per Month
- What a CDFA Can Do For You
- What Are Exclusions From Net Family Property in Ontario in 2024?
- What Are the Child Custody (Decision-Making Responsibility) Rights of Unmarried Parents in Ontario?
- What Assets Are Excluded From Net Family Property?
- What Determines Whether A Matrimonial Home Can Be Sold Following A Separation or Divorce?
- What Does Child Support Cover in Ontario?
- What Does Divorce Mean for Your Inheritance?
- What Happens if Only One Spouse Wants a Divorce in Ontario?
- What Happens to the Matrimonial Home During Divorce in Ontario?
- What Happens When a Will is Lost or Destroyed?
- What Happens When One Parent Wants To Relocate to a New Location With the Child After a Separation or Divorce?
- What Happens When You Go to Court During a Divorce
- What Happens When You Void a Cohabitation Agreement
- What Happens When, Post-Divorce, a Parent Changes Their Child’s Name Without the Other Parent’s Permission?
- What Have I Done? Coping with Guilt During and After Divorce
- What Impact Could my Dating have on Child Custody during my Divorce?: Part I
- What Impact Could my Dating have on Child Custody during my Divorce?: Part II
- What Is A Divorce Coach?
- What is a Marriage Contract in Ontario? Benefits, Terms, and Requirements
- What is a Paternity Agreement?
- What is an Uncontested Divorce?
- What is the difference between a separation and divorce in Ontario?
- What Is the Difference Between Settling Out of Court vs. Going to Court for a Divorce?
- What Should I Bring to My Initial Divorce Consultation in Ontario?
- What to do if Child Support is Not Paid?
- What To Do if Spousal Support is Not Paid?
- What to Do If Your Ex-Spouse Is Not Complying with Court Orders Regarding the Children
- What To Do If Your Ex-Spouse Is Not Following a Custody or Access Order
- What to do If Your Spouse Doesn't Have a Divorce Lawyer?
- What to Do When You Miss Your Kids
- What to do When Your Ex Won’t Let You See Your Children
- What to Expect at a Case Conference in an Ontario Divorce or Separation: A Step-by-Step Guide
- When a Parent Moves Away
- When the Court Will Stay an Order Pending Appeal
- When Will a Court Order Interim Costs and Disbursements?
- When Will Courts Consider Forgiving Arrears For A Parent Or Spouse?
- Which Parent Gets Decision-Making Responsibility and Why
- Which Partner Gets Spousal Support After a Divorce?
- Wife Awarded Large Sum for Interim Disbursements
- Woman Sentenced to 60 Days in Jail After Falsely Accusing Ex-Husband of Attempted Rape and Domestic Violence
- You’re Never Too Old: Grey Divorce
