Posted on July 2, 2024
Are Child Welfare Agencies Liable to Parents or Foster Families?
Child welfare agencies take responsibility over children who are in their care. But, do they owe any duty of care to biological parents or foster…
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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 May 21, 2024
Courts Grapple With Valuing a New Business at Separation
During a divorce, spouses will need to consider dividing family property and making an equalization payment. Some categories of property will be easy to deal…
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Posted on May 7, 2024
Do Professional Degrees Count as Property to be Equalized on Divorce?
Obtaining professional degrees and licenses is time consuming and costly, and can be challenging for a family’s budget, often requiring the other spouse to support…
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Posted on April 24, 2024
Court Warns Against Undermining Procedural Fairness When Deciding a Child’s Habitual Residence
When a child is removed to another jurisdiction, courts must carefully assess the evidence to make orders and decide issues such as the child’s habitual…
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Posted on April 8, 2024
What Do Courts Consider Before Granting a Divorce?
When a relationship ends and the spouses go their separate ways, usually the more difficult issues to resolve are parenting arrangements, support entitlements, and the…
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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 March 11, 2024
Child Access Rights and Enforcement in Ontario
Divorce is often a difficult process for many, and if children are involved, it can be even more challenging and emotionally charged. Determining which parent(s)…
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Posted on March 14, 2023
Changing a Child’s Residence May Require Court’s Oversight
In most cases, a parent who wishes to move to a new residence with a child will be required to provide notice of the proposed…
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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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