If there was ever a time when you need a lawyer, it is when facing a contempt motion. The judge can throw you in jail, for a significant period of time, impose large fines, or order other serious consequences. You…
To have a valid separation agreement in Ontario, you have to meet three basic criteria: the agreement has to be in writing, it has to be signed and both parties have to have their signature witnessed. There are some additional…
If your childrenâs other parent (mother or father) is repeatedly denying you access, against a court order, then you should keep track of the circumstances. But do not let it go on too long. You should go back to court,…
Grandparents and other extended family can cause a lot of strife, which is usually very bad for the kids. I have done a number of these cases and it is almost always the case that the personality traits that cause…
One parent who wants to leave the country with the kids after separation can cause a lot of stress. It is not uncommon for parents not to trust each other much after separation. The parent who is not travelling may…
If you have been separated from your separated or divorced from your ex in Ontario for a while, he or she may still be bitter if you move in with a new partner. If your new partner makes a good income, then…
The short answer is yes. A lot of people unnecessarily lose a lot of money after a short marriage due to a “quirk” in Ontario law. However, it is not a hard problem to avoid. Unfortunately, most people do not take…
As we do a lot of “uncontested divorces”, we have helped many people who want a divorce, but have no idea where their spouse is. Fortunately, in Ontario Family Courts, there are ways to get a divorce, even if you have lost…
In Canada, we have what can be effectively termed âno-faultâ divorce. This means that a Court does not have to find one spouse or the other is at fault for the breakdown of the marriage. Section 8(2) of the Divorce…
One parent wanting to leave the country with the kids after separation can cause a lot of stress. It is not uncommon for parents not to trust each other much after separation. The parent who is not travelling may start wondering…