Posts Tagged ‘Family Law’
Grandparents’ Rights in Child Custody Cases: What You Need to Know
When child custody disputes arise, the focus often centers on the parents’ rights. However, grandparents can play a crucial role in a child’s life and may also have rights when it comes to child custody. This blog will delve into the complexities of grandparents’ rights in child custody cases, providing insights and guidance for those navigating this…
Read MoreProtecting Your Assets: Understanding Property Division in Divorce
Going through a divorce can be challenging financially and emotionally, as it involves the separation of two lives and the division of shared assets. One of the most complex aspects of divorce is property division, where the assets acquired during the marriage are allocated between the spouses. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the…
Read MoreA Comprehensive Guide to Spousal Support Rights and Obligations
Divorce and separation are significant life events that can leave spouses grappling with various emotional and financial challenges. During this period, spousal support is a critical aspect a legal provision designed to ensure financial fairness and security for both parties. In this comprehensive guide, we aim to shed light on the intricacies of spousal support,…
Read MoreAn In-depth Guide to Understanding Family Law and Your Rights
Family law disputes can be among the most emotional of any legal disputes. Even the most amicable of separations and divorces can leave parties feeling hurt and vulnerable. Especially if there are children involved, it can be even more devasting. The good news is that it is possible to resolve disputes in a healthy manner…
Read MoreWhat Factors Should You Consider Before Choosing a Child Custody Lawyer?
If you are navigating through a divorce and there are children from the relationship, one of the things you will have to do is work out a child custody arrangement. Oftentimes, this can get very tense and even confrontational – but even if the divorce is amicable, you will want to have a good family…
Read MoreParenting, 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.…
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