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It is not uncommon for a child support court order to be modified or changed, based on the circumstances of the payor. Circumstances sometimes dictate that the payor can no longer continue making the set payments, by no fault of their own, and will, therefore, need to have the support modified. Take the Covid-19 pandemic […]
If you’re asking how long does a divorce take in Ontario, the answer depends on what kind of divorce you’re dealing with. An uncontested divorce can be finalized in as little as four to six months. A contested divorce — where spouses disagree on support, property, or parenting — can drag on for one to […]
If required child support hasn’t arrived, or if you’re the payor who has fallen behind or can no longer manage the ordered amount, the lawful next step depends on which side of the problem you’re on. This page walks a recipient and a payor through what Ontario’s Family Responsibility Office (FRO) can do, what the […]
One of the most common questions regarding spousal support, is what is the duration of spousal support, when does the support requirement end? Similar to a child support requirement, the answer is, it really depends on the case. In some instances, spousal support will end earlier while in other cases it will last much longer. […]
Legal aid is a government program that helps people with low income receive legal representation and advice. Although publicly funded, Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) is an independent, non-profit corporation providing legal aid services in Ontario. Legal aid is only available to individuals with certain types of legal problems. Depending on your situation, LAO may cover […]
Our firm was retained by the Applicant/Mother, in the case of Saeed v Khalid, 2020 ONSC 939. The parties married in 2010 in Toronto and separated in 2016. The separation was unusual – the Applicant/Mother was unable to return to the United States due to immigration issues pertaining to her U.S. permanent residency, and the […]
The number of Canadians entering into common law relationships is increasing now more than it ever has. As such, there is a greater need for the general public to understand what a common law relationship in Ontario is and what it encompasses. For example, what is the legal definition of a common law relationship? Does […]
There is no set amount of child support in Ontario. The quantum of child support in Ontario varies from cases to case, and is determined based on a number of factors listed below. How is Child Support Calculated in Canada? The parent paying child support typically will pay what is called the “table amount”. The […]
When parties begin a family law court proceeding in Ontario, they are required to attend at a Mandatory Information Program (“MIP”). MIPs are usually held at the courthouse and are free of charge. Separating or divorcing parties are each given a separate session, in order so that the parties do have to see or speak […]
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