Dividing Property When A Marriage Ends
In Ontario, many support payor’s assume that their obligation to pay child support for their child ends when the child turns 18, but in many cases this is not true.
When Does My Child Support Obligation End?
In Ontario, many support payor’s assume that their obligation to pay child support for their child ends when the child turns 18, but in many cases this is not true.
But What About the Family Pet?
Before you even vocalize to your spouse that you would like a separation, you should consider key facts and plans in order to make your separation as smooth as possible.
Separation Agreement vs. Court Action
Before you even vocalize to your spouse that you would like a separation, you should consider key facts and plans in order to make your separation as smooth as possible.
Contemplating a Separation?
Before you even vocalize to your spouse that you would like a separation, you should consider key facts and plans in order to make your separation as smooth as possible.
Security for Costs
Taking an unreasonable position and approach within Family Law Proceedings? Think twice before doing so. Often at times family court litigants take an unreasonable position and approach with respect to…
What is My Date of Separation?
One of the fundamental pieces of information that your family law lawyer will need from you is your “date of separation” or when you and/or your spouse made the decision to part ways from your relationship. This is usually one of the first questions your lawyer will ask you in your consultation.
What is a Spouse?
In the recent Ontario court case of Climans v Latner, 2019 ONSC 1311, the Court revisited the age old question of “What is a spouse?.” While for most legally married couples, the answer is just that: a marriage ceremony – but for common law couples the court has historically chosen to adopt a flexible approach to the question, which can lead to surprising results.
Expert Evidence on Family Court motions
Are you attempting to file that doctor’s note/letter, psychologists report or counselling report in a family court which purports to provide an opinion concerning an issue in a dispute such as custody, access, or support issues? While it may sound simple, providing Expert Evidence requires a couple of steps, and each one is pretty challenging.