This question is a good one because it touches on the intersection between schools, parents, kids and the law when parents separate. Parents separating can cause a lot of stress and tension for other people as well. First, it is critical…
The law does not help your parents at all if the title to the condominium is registered in your name and they have nothing registered against the condominium – especially if there is no mortgage or anything else registered against the title….
It may seem obvious, but School Principals cannot expel students without actually expelling them. In Ontario, allowing children access to a publically funded education is a fundamental value. Children should not be deprived of that education, except in extreme circumstances….
Do Separated Spouses Split Their Matrimonial Home 50/50 (equally)? When married couples separate in Ontario, the home (or homes – there can be more than one) that they live in on the day they separate gets special treatment in the property “equalization”…
Many paramedics show up for their shifts up to half an hour early. They do this so that the crew they are relieving doesn’t get assigned a call in the last 5-10 minutes of the shift and then have to…
In the event of a marriage breakdown (not applicable to common law relationships), spouses undergo a process to equalize their assets and liabilities, as well as to share, with some exceptions, the increase in their net worth during the marriage….
Marriage contracts, whether established before or after the wedding, serve as a means to bring predictability to separations and ensure fairness in a marriage. Similarly, common-law couples utilize “cohabitation agreements” for similar purposes. Delve deeper into the world of marriage…
How Do I Change My Child Support and Visitation/Access? Things change for families and separated families. Parents change jobs, kids get older their interests change, and financial circumstances rise and fall. Especially when it comes to kids, Ontario Family Law recognizes…
My Ex and I Did Our Own Separation Agreement. Is He Right That It Doesn’t Matter and He Can Get More? Although avoiding using a lawyer to help with a separation agreement may seem like a way to save money,…
Regrettably, it is not uncommon for young mothers to resist involving the child’s father in their young child’s life. These mothers often believe that they alone can provide the best care for their infant or young child, driven by a…