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What Is The Difference Between Divorces and Annulments In Ontario, you can lawfully terminate a marriage through one of two ways— by way of divorce or an annulment. The main and most important difference between the two is that a divorce terminates a valid marriage, whereby an annulment terminates a marriage that was classified as […]
Historically, grandparents are not granted clear and specific rights to exercise access to their grandchildren. In the court’s opinion, grandparents are considered legal strangers or third parties. Unless grandparents have a legal right to access, they do not have prima facie right to have access to their grandchildren despite their biological relationship to the child. […]
What is a high net worth divorce? A high net worth divorce tends to be more complex than typical divorces, as they involve couples with an estimated value of estate at around two million dollars. How long does a high net worth divorce take? High net-worth divorces are lengthier than ordinary divorces. This is because […]
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is the resolution of disputes by methods other than traditional litigation. In other words, it is an informal, “out of court” procedure to settle a disagreement between parties either by way of negotiation, mediation or collaborative law. Which resolution method is most appropriate for the parties depends on the complexity of […]
Separated and divorced parents often have disagreements on parenting issues. In particular, parents all across are grappling with issues on how best to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic for their child(ren)’s physical health. Vaccinations for children raise the question of what happens when one parent wants their child vaccinated and the other parent is against it. […]
Are you or your ex considering relocation after or during a divorce? Some of the most challenging parenting disputes take place when one parent wants to relocate with a child to a new place, thereby hindering the child’s relationship with the other parent. The amendments to the Divorce Act contain new provisions that address these […]
How does the law treat pets in a divorce? Pets and Divorce. There are 7 million cats in households across Canada and 6.4 million dogs. There are approximately 75,000 divorces in Canada each year. Courts in Canada have taken three different paths with respect to resolving disputes about dogs/and other pets. The first is that […]
Understanding what child support covers is essential for any parent navigating separation or divorce in Ontario. Whether you are the payor or the recipient, gaining clarity on the scope of child support, from basic expenses to special costs, can help you protect your child’s well-being and make legally informed decisions. At Nussbaum Law, we regularly […]
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