Ontario students have been out of school for almost two months. Parents of children in the public school system have been struggling with helping their children through lessons at home with what many of them feel is inadequate support, especially for children…
The coronavirus crisis is having a profound impact on every aspect of our society. With all the significant changes in the way that everyone is living every aspect of everyday life, and all the new public health requirements, separated parents…
Even during this pandemic, there are some separated or separated spouses who are trying to take advantage of the situation, and the operation of Part 1 of Ontario’s Family Law Act, to try to get ALL of their ex’s wealth. It…
We are all very familiar with the pandemic currently spread across the world. Yesterday, the Ontario Government announced the closure of all publicly funded schools for two weeks following March Break, which is set to commence this Monday, March 16th….
Coronavirus has had a devastating impact around the world. Governments have taken action in response. One of those actions is to close the Ontario Courts and only allow access to litigants in the most desperate of situations. Separation and divorce can also present…
One of the things people worry most about when separating is the cost of getting divorced. The cost of going to Family Court can be very high. Separating spouses want to know which spouse will pay the legal and other…
This question touches on a lot of the rights of adolescents under Ontario’s Health and Education Laws. It might also seem to be related to Family Law. Mostly, it is a question of children’s rights. Health Care and Consent Laws To start,…
Ontario’s publicly funded education system has been set up to provide additional assistance for children who face challenges or barriers to their ability to receive an education. That assistance is mandated by the Education Act, several regulations, several Ministry Policies, and Policy/Procedure Memorandum, which are…
Concerns and differences about parenting are a frequent cause of separation and divorce. Alternatively, concerns about changes in a spouse’s behaviour can lead to the end of the relationship and even mental health concerns. Added to that is the fact that separations…
Child support is the right of the child. Parents generally cannot deprive a child of his or her right to child support. Further, a child’s right to child support can go past the child’s eighteenth birthday. So, just because a separation agreement or child…