FAMILY LAW BLOG
How does child support work with shared parenting? Do we still share special and extraordinary expenses?
Child support in shared parenting situations gets a little tricky. A lot depends on the specifics, so it would be a good idea to speak to a good family lawyer. However, this page goes over some…
Do I Really Have to Wait a Year to Get Divorced?
In Ontario, the Ontario Superior Court can grant divorce on one of three grounds: In order to get a divorce on any of these grounds, your spouse has to either admit the grounds (in the case…
Can my abusive, drug addicted, unreasonable ex get custody of our child? What about access?
A parent who has a history of domestic violence, child abuse, drug addiction, or has caused a childrenâs aid society to be concerned, will have an uphill battle in getting custody of a child. Judges have…
Can my abusive, drug addicted, unreasonable ex get custody of our child? What about access?
A parent who has a history of domestic violence, child abuse, drug addition, or has caused a childrenâs aid society to be concerned, will have an uphill battle to getting custody of a child. Judges…
I Paid My Child Support in Cash and Now My Ex Denies Getting It – What Do I Do?
You should never pay support in “cash.” Judges hear, all the time, from payors saying they paid the support when there is no proof and usually this is because the payor did not make the payments…
Are you married or still single? What happens when the wedding had problems?
What happens if you had the wedding ceremony, but you didnât get a license, or you forgot to register the marriage, or if it turns out your officiant was not qualified to marry you? Obviously, it…
Do you have a claim on a matrimonial home if it is owned by your in-laws?
When couples start out, they may not have a lot of money. So, sometimes they live in a house that is owned by one spouseâs parents. If that is a comfortable home, then the couple may…
Do you need a custody order when the other parent has disappeared?
All the term custody means is who makes important decisions for your child. Those related to educational decisions (choice of school, program), health care decisions (the child can make the decision), religion and extra-curricular activities. Since…
In common-law break-up, do you own half the house if you paid half the bills (but are not on title)?
Under Ontario Law, only married couples have proper division on separation. Common law couples do not. For an explanation of what it means to be âcommon-lawâ when you separate, see this page, which also has a useful…
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