FAMILY LAW BLOG
Being Mean in Family Court Can Cost You – Potentially Millions
Recently, the Ontario Court of Appeal ordered a spouse to pay his spouse over a million dollars, but not in relation to property division child support, nor spousal support. The husband had to pay those amounts in addition to over a million…
My New Partner Was Charged with A DUI, Will That Affect My Parenting (Custody) Case?
Parenting (formerly child custody) cases in Family Court are supposed to be about what is best for the children and not about the behaviour or concerns of adults, unless it impacts the children. But, the time after separation is…
Do Kids Have a Right to an Education that is Being Violated by Education Worker’s Right to Strike?
At the time of this article, Ontario’s education workers are on strike and Ontario’s public schools are closed to students. It is important to note that teachers (licensed teachers) are not on strike and are not doing…
How Fast Can You Get Divorced in Ontario?
As the new year approaches, people start mulling over the idea of divorce. Shortly after New Year’s, family lawyers get bombarded with questions about how easy it will be to get a divorce in Ontario and…
If I Don’t Have Money, Will I Lose in Family Court?
Often when spouses separate, one spouse leaves with much greater access to money than the other. Then that spouse wants to hold on to his or her money after separation, so doesn’t want to be cooperative, knowing that…
Do I Have A Duty to Report Child Abuse to a Children’s Aid Society?
Children’s aid societies are not like the police in that they do not go out patrolling looking for child abuse and neglect. Even if they did, that would not help as most cases of child abuse and…
Why Would A Judge Refuse to Grant a Divorce?
Getting an uncontested or simple divorce is thought by many to be a straightforward process. As a result, many people who try to do their divorce on their own are surprised when a judge refuses to grant…
Can You Get Divorced in Canada?
In Canadian Society, it is commonplace to find people who were married someplace else either because the couple got married before immigrating to Canada or because the couple left Canada to get married someplace else. Those marriages break down…
Will Your Ex Get Everything if You Die?
After they separate from a spouse or partner, most people expend considerable effort protecting their financial situation. People want to protect what they have, either for themselves or for their children. They also do not want their exes…
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