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Who Keeps Fluffy?

Even pets are not immune from the acrimony between separating spouses in family law cases, and judges are called upon to decide their...

The Danger of Not Complying With Orders for Disclosure

Hutcheon v. Bissonnette, 2017 CarsellOnt 1948 serves as a warning to those who choose not to comply with disclosure orders. In the...

Does Child Support End for Disabled Children?

In Ontario, the laws regarding child support require a parent to pay support until their children turn eighteen, or until their children...

Child Support: There is No Defined Cut-off Date for When a Child Ceases to Be a Dependent

Introduction: There is no fixed cut-off date in the law determining how many university degrees a parent must fund through child support....

The New Family Law Rules - The Changes to the Federal Divorce Act

Royal Assent was passed onto Bill C-78 to amend the Federal Family law in Canada related to divorce, parenting, and enforcement of family...

Spousal Support Recipients are Obligated to Contribute to Their Own Support

Having to pay spousal support can be a difficult pill to swallow; especially if it appears that your spouse is not attempting to support...

Mother Held in Contempt of Court for Failing to Encourage and Impeding Access with Father

The father sought the court to hold the mother in contempt for breach of a court order with regards to her interference with his access...

Does Child Support End When Your Child Moves Away for School?

In this case, Justice Kershamn dealt with the issue of whether child support should be payable for when the children are leaving away...

Parent Found in Contempt of Court for Denying Access

Unfortunately, it is a far all-too-common scenario in family law: the parent with whom the child resides denies access or claims that the...

A Decision of Interest How to Make Sure You Aren’t Paying Twice

What do a loan shark and an ex-spouse have in common? Chances are, they’re both charging you interest. Bad jokes aside, separated and...

The “Best Interest of the Child” Is a Fundamental Principle in Family Law and Their Voices Matter

Introduction: The "best interest of the child" is an important principle in family law supported by case law and legislation. The...

I am Supporting My ExWife... And Her New Boyfriend

It can take a while to work through the court process to obtain a final order for any relief sought. Parties often bring motions for...

The Dangers of a Home Made Separation Agreement

While the idea of a home-made separation agreement may seem like an appealing way to save on the costs of hiring a lawyer, there are a...

Child Support and Dependent Credits: How Simple Solutions Can Cause Complex Problems

Who gets to claim the children as dependents at tax time? Sometimes the answer to this question is straightforward. Parents with primary...

The Danger of Placing Assets Solely in a Spouse’s Name

It is common for self-employed individuals to place their assets in their spouse’s name to protect them from creditors. What happens,...

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