FAMILY LAW BLOG
Can I Go Back And Get That Child Support That Should Have Been Paid?
There are many reasons why parents do not go after child support for their children. Sometimes they are afraid of violence. Sometimes it does not seem worth it because the support payer makes too little. Sometimes it does not seem like…
I Have Been Charged With Domestic Assault – What Happens Next?
Domestic violence is a serious issue, and one that is treated as such by both the criminal and family courts in Ontario, though there are different consequences for each. While it is recommended that you seek…
Can My Spouse Divorce Me Before I Get Permanent Resident Status? Will I Be Deported?
Family law is an area of law that frequently implicates issues arising in other areas of law – immigration in this case. Your question raises both family law and immigration law issues, and I will do…
What rights and responsibilities do parents and adult children have to each other?
This is a very broad question and one that can be answered from a variety of perspectives – legal, moral, etc. However, I will try and provide a narrowly focused, family-law-based answer to your question. As…
My Ex Is Exposing Our Child to Multiple New “Partners” – What Can I Do?
Relationships take many forms, some healthy and some not. Unfortunately, many parents enter into relationships that can have a damaging effect on their children without thinking twice about it. Fortunately, there are a number of steps…
Now That I’m 18-Years-Old, Can I Sue My Parent For Back Child Support?
The payment of child support is one of the most common areas of contention arising from the breakdown of a marriage or familial unit. In Ontario, child support is governed by a combination of the Divorce Act,…
Help! My Ex Is Withholding Access Unless I Pay Him Child Support
This is a terrible and fair situation and one that the law does not allow. But, if you are not paying appropriate child support, you may not get much sympathy from a family court judge, who may be the only…
Is There a Time Limit for Making Property Claims in Family Court?
A person recently came to me with a problem in relation to her father and her stepmother. Her father and stepmother have been separated for twenty years. They negotiated a separation agreement, but never signed it. However, they did get…
Can I Get A Court Order to Stop My Spouse From Spending?
Financial troubles often plague relationships and can lead to divorce or separation. If you’re wondering whether you can obtain a court order to halt your spouse’s extravagant spending habits, this article provides insights. Discover effective steps…
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