FAMILY LAW BLOG

For some parents, it seems that a “clean break” makes the most sense when they separate – and they feel that holds true for the children as well. Those feelings can be especially strong when the…

Recently, CBC’s As It Happens interviewed an Under-Sheriff in Florida whose deputy had been called to witness a father “spanking” a twelve-year-old girl using a paddle. As the Florida police officer explains, Florida Law allows corporal punishment of children, even using…

There are several factors that judges consider when deciding how much a parent should see a child. Whether a parent is paying child support is NOT one of them. In fact, a parent denying access to anything other…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…