FAMILY LAW BLOG
When Can I Throw Out My Ex’s Stuff?
Remaining in a house or apartment filled with reminders of your former relationship can be tough, and there is a natural urge to get rid of it all and start fresh. However, before you start piling…
How Do I Stop My Ex From Interfering on My Day With the Kids?
When it comes to ‘meddling’ with your time with the kids after separation, generally your spouse is not allowed to interfere with your parenting time, such as by scheduling the children in events that you did…
Can I Pay Child Support Into Trust So the Other Parent Won’t Waste It?
Child support is a common area of contention amongst former spouses, and many payor parents question whether the support is actually being used for the benefit of the children. You should watch the video below on how child…
Do I Have to Show My Bank Accounts to My Spouse?
As long as you and your spouse are not involved in family law litigation, or you are under a court order to disclose your bank accounts, you are under no legal obligation to show your spouse the contents…
Do Common-Law Partners Share Their Pensions?
When married spouses separate, they are entitled to an equalization of their net family properties under Part I of the Family Law Act. This means that married spouses are entitled to divide the increase in their net…
Ontario’s New Law to Help First Responders with PTSD Explained
On April 5, 2016, the Ontario Government passed new legislation to make it easier for First Responders (Police Officers, Paramedics, Firefighters, their dispatchers, and Correctional Services Workers) to get assistance through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. This…
Ontario’s New Law to Help First Responders with PTSD Explained
On April 5, 2016, the Ontario Government passed new legislation to make it easier for First Responders (Police Officers, Paramedics, Firefighters, their dispatchers, and Correctional Services Workers) to get assistance through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. This…
Can a Spouse Quit a Job Before Separation to Get Spousal Support and Avoid Paying Child Support?
Some spouses think that it can be a good idea to quit their jobs, immediately before or after separation to get a support order in Family Court that is more to their liking. This strategy frequently…
What Happens to Child Support When a Child Graduates High School in January and Starts University in September?
Child Support in Ontario is governed by a combination of the Family Law Act, the Divorce Act and the Child Support Guidelines, all of which create an obligation on a parent to support a child, be it a ‘child’ under…
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