FAMILY LAW BLOG
My Ex Spouse Is Not Paying Our Children’s Expenses, What Do I Do?
This is a more complicated question than it may at first seem. There are several things you have to consider. The first is whether the expenses are ones that should be paid in addition to child…
Why Lump Sum Child Support is a Really Dumb Idea – For Everyone!
When couples separate, they often want a “clean break”, meaning they want as little to do with each other as possible so that they start new lives. That is often a good idea. It is a common,…
Can You Change an Unfair Agreement on Child Support or Spousal Support?
The law treats changes to child support and spousal support quite differently. But, either one can be changed in the right circumstances. That can definitely fix an unfair agreement. Child support is supposed to be reviewed,…
Is My Spouse Entitled to My Corporate Tax Returns In Separation or Divorce?
Owning your own corporation has lots of advantages – but none of them are in Family Court, where owning your own corporation makes things much more difficult The information about your corporation is important in separation…
Can my common-law partner kick me out, change the locks and keep our kids inside our home?
That is a terrible situation. It sounds like you will have to take steps right away to protect yourself, your children and your legal rights. With regard to getting back in the house, your rights are…
My Ex won’t sign a travel consent for our child? What do I do?
Usually, judges let parents travel with the children, unless the trip presents some sort of danger – such as travel to a war zone or where there is a worry that the travelling parent will not…
What happens to child support if a child decides to switch homes/parents?
As children get older, they make their views on matters known. At a certain age, children may “vote with their feet” and move into the home of the parent who does not have custody or does not…
Who Pays for a Child’s Special Needs After Separation?
Many children have special needs. For some, it is a physical disability or illness that requires special attention, and sometimes, special equipment, medications or supplies. At other times, it is a learning disability, that requires special attention…
Can my Ex go after my property forever? Or, is there a time limit? Can I finally buy a new house without worry?
There are protections to keep ex-spouses from going after each others’ properties for ever. However, there are also some times when people can create problems for themselves and virtually give their assets away to their ex long…
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