Family Law
Parenting, Guardianship, Custody & Access: What Does It Mean in Family Law?
Working with the legal system to determine your time with your children can be difficult, especially when there are multiple terms to understand and adhere to. Depending on the situation you are in, the court may have appointed different schedules or custody agreements than you’re used to. Terms like custody, access and guardianship get thrown…
Read MoreDo you need a separation agreement before a divorce? A closer look
If you are in the process of navigating through a divorce, you may have had friends or family members tell you that you need to get a separation agreement with your ex- partner. But if your separation is amicable, you may be wondering whether this is really necessary. There is no legal requirement to get…
Read MoreHow to Modify Your Child Support Payments if Your Income Changes
When a divorce or separation is filed in Ontario and there are minor children from the relationship, then both parents are responsible for ensuring that their children’s needs are looked after. In most cases, one parent will be required to make child support payments to the other parent. The way these payments are calculated is…
Read MoreWhy you should consider making a change to your separation agreement
If there is one thing that we can count on, it is that life and circumstances are always changing. And this means that sometimes an agreement that we made with someone also needs to be changed. When spouses or partners divorce or separate, they often draw up a separation agreement with their ex–partner with the…
Read MoreKnow the Difference: Legal Separation vs. Divorce
If you are thinking about leaving your spouse – or if your spouse has left you – then you may be wondering about the difference between separation and divorce. In many cases, there will be a separation first followed by a divorce – although separation in itself doesn’t necessarily mean that a divorce will follow.…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Family Law in Ontario
Family law in Ontario can be conceptually challenging to navigate through. Having a family lawyer on your side who can help to ensure that your rights are protected is always recommended. Listed below are a few scenarios in which you would commonly need the involvement of a family lawyer. Marriage Contracts It is becoming increasingly…
Read MoreThe Ontario Divorce Process: Everything You Need to Know
More than 150,000 couples get married every year in Canada. While this can be an exciting day for everyone involved, not all marriages will last. As couples change and experience the stresses and strains of daily life, some relationships will meet a natural end and this can be a good thing for both partners’ long-term happiness.…
Read MoreIs there a link between Child Support and Parenting Time?
Discussion of child support arrangements, lead to many questions about the amount of child support required to be paid and how exactly parenting time works. For example, some parents believe that their child support amount should be reduced, if the child spends half of their time with them. Other parents might wonder if they can…
Read MoreHow Are Assets Divided During a Divorce?
When people go through a divorce, one of the most common questions is how their assets will be divided. The answer to this falls under the Family Law Act, and at times the answer can be confusing. When a couple gets a divorce, they must divide both their assets and their debts as well as…
Read MoreAre Child Support Payments Required If You Have Joint Custody?
If you are going through a divorce – or have recently gone through one – you likely have questions about custody arrangements and child support. There may even be some confusion as to who – if anyone – should pay child support. But while you may have your own opinions, the law has some very…
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