FAMILY LAW BLOG
How Should Separated Parents Share the Kids’ Holidays During COVID-19?
Holidays can be difficult for separated families. It may be impossible for the children to celebrate with both parents and their families or to have the most important time, that is, Christmas morning, with both parents…
Could I Be Liable For Child Support to My Spouse’s Ex?
Child support is the right of the child and the obligation of the parent. So, the quick answer to whether one spouse has to pay the other spouse’s child support is “no”. But, like most things in the…
Can My College Keep Charging Me Tuition Even Though My Classes Were Cancelled Due to COVID-19?
When the Ontario Government ordered the shutdown of universities and colleges in March due to COVID-19, many students suddenly switched from in-class to online learning. However, for many programs, especially programs related to healthcare, applied sciences and other…
Does My Spouse Get Half My Pension If We Separate?
A pension can be a great way to plan for retirement. However, they can cause difficulties in separation and divorce. Deciding how much a pension is worth, how it should be divided and what discounts may apply can all be complex…
Can Parents Get Private School Tuition Back Due to COVID-19?
Ontario students have been out of school for almost two months. Parents of children in the public school system have been struggling with helping their children through lessons at home with what many of them feel is inadequate…
Does COVID-19 Mean You Legally Can Stop Your Ex From Seeing the Kids
The coronavirus crisis is having a profound impact on every aspect of our society. With all the significant changes in the way that everyone is living every aspect of everyday life, and all the new public…
The COVID19-Family Law Property SCAM That Can Cost Spouses Hundreds of Thousands
Even during this pandemic, there are some separated or separated spouses who are trying to take advantage of the situation, and the operation of Part 1 of Ontario’s Family Law Act, to try to get ALL of…
Do I still have to let my kids travel with my ex for March Break amid COVID-19?
We are all very familiar with the pandemic currently spread across the world. Yesterday, the Ontario Government announced the closure of all publicly funded schools for two weeks following March Break, which is set to commence…
How To Resolve Your Disagreements Over Parenting, Separation and Divorce While the Courts Are Closed Due to the Corona Virus
Coronavirus has had a devastating impact around the world. Governments have taken action in response. One of those actions is to close the Ontario Courts and only allow access to litigants in the most desperate of situations. Separation and…
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