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One of the most common factors couples assess when considering a divorce is the cost. Going to court and getting a divorce can be expensive. This does not stop parties from proceeding, but it is something that weighs into the decision. However, parties should be aware that the costs for getting a divorce can range […]
Facilitating child access during the ordinary hustle and bustle of regular life sometimes has its challenges. While some parties amicably facilitate access between themselves, some parties experience difficulties. However, COVID-19, or the Coronavirus, has made facilitating access extremely difficult and challenging for almost everyone. As we are in an unprecedented situation, parties are turning to […]
Alternative Dispute Resolution, commonly known by its acronym “ADR”, is an alternative method parties can turn to in order to settle disagreements. In ADR, the parties attempt to come together and discuss the issues in the hopes of reaching an agreement in their matter. Most importantly, ADR facilitates a more direct approach to settling matters […]
When parties divorce, the splitting of assets is often a major issue. Often times, the largest asset the parties own is the matrimonial home. This begs the question, who gets the house in a divorce? When two people marry, they essentially decide to join their proprietary interests. Regardless of which party’s name is on the […]
Whether child support can or should be cancelled is a complex topic that, like many other areas of law, depends on the circumstances. There is no clear or direct answer as to when child support stops or can be cancelled. A common misunderstanding in Ontario is that child support automatically ends when the child reaches […]
The lawyer-client relationship and limitation periods in family law. In 2014, a Newfoundland woman, Cheryl Hefferman, commenced a court action against her former family lawyers in relation to a claim for the division of pensions that had never been brought between herself and her ex-husband, despite her understanding that the pension issue had been resolved. […]
One of the most common questions regarding child support payments is, how long does a parent have to pay child support? The answer to this question depends on the case’s circumstances. The requirement to pay child support ends when a child reaches the age of majority, which in Ontario, Canada, is 18 years old. However, […]
The idea that women do not have to pay child support is a myth. While historically, a father would make child support payments for the children, this is no longer the standard. Do women have to pay child support? Depending on the circumstances of the divorce or separation, women paying child support is a likely […]
Collaborative divorce (colloquially referred to as collaborative law) has steadily increased in popularity across North America since its inception in the early 1990s by Minnesota family lawyer Stuart Webb. In Ontario alone, there are now over 20 practice groups with 620 professionals who practice collaborative divorce and separation. What is collaborative divorce? Collaborative divorce is […]
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