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The last thing anyone ever thinks of is “What would happen to my child, if I were to die tomorrow”. Having a child, we are constantly concerned about their health, if they are comfortable, if they are hungry and if they are happy. But what about, who would take care of my child if I […]
CONSEQUENCES OF DYING WITHOUT A WILL Dying without a will (AKA intestate) is far more common than you may expect. Over one-third of adult Canadians do not have a will. This is because people are naturally reluctant to talk about, or prepare for, their own death. However, if you do not prepare a will, you […]
Collaborative Family Law (CFL) is an exciting development in Family Law that has spread to Ontario via the United States and the Western province. Both clients select collaboratively trained lawyers who blend the communication skills of mediators with the problem-solving skills of lawyers. WHAT IS COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW? Collaborative Family Law is a legal form […]
The holiday season is here and although it may be a time to celebrate and come together for many families, it can, unfortunately, be a time of disagreement for others. Especially when it comes to holiday parenting schedules. The Standard Holiday Visitation Schedule Overrides the Regular Parenting Schedule During the holiday period, families typically tend […]
Secret recordings in family law. In many family law cases, one party has secretly recorded a conversation between themselves and the other party, or between either of the parties and their children. The question then arises, for whether this evidence is admissible in court. The case law in this area is divided with regards to […]
It is always a difficult time when there is a death in the family, and it is helpful to have extra support during these times. At Nussbaum Law PC, our team is experienced and understands the technicalities of the probate process. We can assist you in obtaining a certificate of appointment of an estate trustee […]
Section 30 of the Family Law Act RSO 1990 cF3 (FLA) and section 15.2 of the Divorce Act RSC 1985 c3 (DA) outline a spouse’s obligation to provide spousal support. In relationships where the parties are not married to each other but are in “marriage-like relationships,” spousal support may be owed to your partner under […]
Can A Child Decide Not To See A Parent? A reoccurring question for parents involved in parenting-time (access) disputes is— how to deal with a child who is unwilling to attend court-ordered access visits or in other words children resisting court-ordered parenting time. The simple answer is that Ontario Family Courts are adamant in their […]
Spousal Support and the Payor’s Retirement – Does spousal support end at retirement? Many payors of spousal support seek answers to a common question: does spousal support end at retirement? The answer to this question will depend on the circumstances of each case. A variety of factors play a role in determining if spousal support […]
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