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This is a more complicated question than it may at first seem. There are several things you have to consider. The first is whether the expenses are ones that should be paid in addition to child support, which depends on…

When couples separate, they often want a “clean break”, meaning they want as little to do with each other as possible so that they start new lives. That is often a good idea. It is a common, important, and good reason…

The law treats changes to child support and spousal support quite differently. But, either one can be changed in the right circumstances. That can definitely fix an unfair agreement. Child support is supposed to be reviewed, and changed, every year…

Owning your own corporation has lots of advantages – but none of them are in Family Court, where owning your own corporation makes things much more difficult The information about your corporation is important in separation and divorce for two…

That is a terrible situation. It sounds like you will have to take steps right away to protect yourself, your children and your legal rights. With regard to getting back in the house, your rights are very limited in a…

Usually, judges let parents travel with the children, unless the trip presents some sort of danger – such as travel to a war zone or where there is a worry that the travelling parent will not return to Canada with…

As children get older, they make their views on matters known. At a certain age, children may “vote with their feet” and move into the home of the parent who does not have custody or does not have “primary residence” under…

Many children have special needs. For some, it is a physical disability or illness that requires special attention, and sometimes, special equipment, medications or supplies. At other times, it is a learning disability, that requires special attention in school, or perhaps…

There are protections to keep ex-spouses from going after each others’ properties for ever. However, there are also some times when people can create problems for themselves and virtually give their assets away to their ex long after separation.  The “Limitation Period”…

Moving out and taking a child, without the other’s permission, is never a good idea – unless there are immediate safety concerns. Family Court Judges do not like it when one parent takes a child away from the other. It…