Court Awards Nussbaum Law Client Full Custody Of Children, and Imputes American Father’s Income to $335,000.
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 […]
Myths Surrounding A Father’s “Rights” to Custody
There is an unfounded belief that fathers do not have equal rights to custody. Do courts actually favor mothers over fathers for custody? Are single fathers also entitled to custody? Do fathers also have the right to claim spousal support? Let’s address these questions one at a time. Mothers are not favored over fathers during […]
Can fathers be granted custody over their children?
Can fathers be granted custody over their children? Upon divorce or separation, determining custody and access of the children is one of the more difficult parts. Fathers often feel they are on the short end of the stick, as many assume courts favor mothers in this regard. Contrary to this belief, each parent starts with […]
Various Types of Child Custody
As per the Children’s Law Reform Act, biological parents are equally entitled to custody of the child. However, if upon separation, the parents cannot agree on custody, one can bring an Application to settle the matter. Child custody is the right of the parent(s) to make important decisions for the child, which includes, but is […]
Divorce Courts in Canada Typically See Family Pets as Property rather than a Subject Involving Custodial Orders
Marriage involves a lot of tangible and intangible things and when it fails it’s usually a tedious process to take possession of the “things.” While taking possession of houses, jewelry, and other property is one side of the coin, there is another side, which is dealing with family pets. A court usually perceives a […]
