FAMILY LAW BLOG
What do you do if your child’s other parent (mother or father) won’t let you have your access visits?
If your children’s other parent (mother or father) is repeatedly denying you access, against a court order, then you should keep track of the circumstances. But do not let it go on too long. You should…
Can My In-Laws Take Me To Court to Force Me to Let Them See My KIds?
Grandparents and other extended family can cause a lot of strife, which is usually very bad for the kids. I have done a number of these cases and it is almost always the case that the…
Should I give my ex a “travel letter” to let her leave the country with the kids whenever she wants?
One parent who wants to leave the country with the kids after separation can cause a lot of stress. It is not uncommon for parents not to trust each other much after separation. The parent who…
WIll I Have to Pay More Child Support or Spousal Support to my Ex if I Move In With My New Girlfriend (or Boyfriend)?
If you have been separated from your separated or divorced from your ex in Ontario for a while, he or she may still be bitter if you move in with a new partner. If your new partner makes…
Can you lose half your house because you married someone (for a short time)?
The short answer is yes. A lot of people unnecessarily lose a lot of money after a short marriage due to a “quirk” in Ontario law. However, it is not a hard problem to avoid. Unfortunately, most…
CAN YOU GET A DIVORCE IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHERE YOUR EX IS?
As we do a lot of “uncontested divorces”, we have helped many people who want a divorce, but have no idea where their spouse is. Fortunately, in Ontario Family Courts, there are ways to get a divorce, even…
Are male thongs grounds for divorce?
In Canada, we have what can be effectively termed “no-fault” divorce. This means that a Court does not have to find one spouse or the other is at fault for the breakdown of the marriage. Section…
Should I give my ex a “travel letter” to let her leave the country with the kids whenever she wants?
One parent wanting to leave the country with the kids after separation can cause a lot of stress. It is not uncommon for parents not to trust each other much after separation. The parent who is not…
What can I do when my spouse relentlessly pesters me to get more time with the kids?
Be warned! That pestering may not just be to irritate you. It may be a setup to get custody of the children! There are certain things you need to do! In a divorce or separation, the best…
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