Posted on October 25, 2024
Income or Else: Divorce, Child Support, and the Duty to Earn Income
In Ontario, divorced or separated parents are legally obligated to support their children. This obligation extends to earning income to the best of their ability.…
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Posted on June 4, 2024
How is Child Support Calculated When Parties Live in Different Jurisdictions?
Obtaining and enforcing a child support order when the other party resides in another jurisdiction can be a complicated process. However, legislation establishes a process…
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Posted on March 26, 2024
Deference to a Trial Judge’s Findings May Limit Your Chances of Success on Appeal
Parties who receive an unfavourable result in a family law proceeding may want to initiate an appeal. However, appealing a judge’s ruling is not straightforward.…
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Posted on August 15, 2023
Calculating Child Support for an Adult Child Pursuing Post-Secondary Education
Child support payments do not necessarily end when a child reaches the age of majority. Legislation states that adult children can still be entitled to…
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Posted on March 27, 2023
What Notice is Required to Reduce Child Support Retroactively?
Over the years, case law has helped provide a framework for applications concerning the retroactive variation of child support obligations. Previous judicial commentary has acknowledged…
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Posted on January 30, 2023
Unemployment Does Not Exempt A Parent From Paying Child Support
A parent’s obligations to pay child support do not cease simply due to a period of unemployment. While an application to vary the amount of…
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