Travel Consent

What is a Travel Consent? Travel consent applies to a child who is either traveling alone, with only one parent/guardian, friends, relatives or a group (e.g. sports, school, musical, religious). Although there is no Canadian legal requirement for children to carry a travel consent, a travel consent may be requested by immigration authorities when a […]

Child Support

Child support refers to a child’s right to be financially supported by the non-custodial parent. This financial support is generally paid on a monthly basis. The amount of child support a payor parent is obligated to pay is often referred to as the ‘table amount’ as this number is derived from a table of calculations set out in the Federal […]

Misconception of Sole Custody

The Meaning of Sole Custody To get to the misconceptions of sole custody it is important to outline its meaning. Sole custody outlines how decisions are made for the child and who can make them. It does not outline the physical care or the amount of time spent with the child. Sole custody is also […]

Understanding the Child Support Guidelines in Ontario

If you’re navigating separation or divorce, one of the most common questions we hear is: How does child support work? In Ontario, the answer lies in the Federal Child Support Guidelines, which provide a clear and consistent way to calculate child support across Canada. What Are the Child Support Guidelines? The Child Support Guidelines are […]

Dispute Resolution Officers

Dispute Resolution Officers (“DRO’s”) are experienced family law lawyers in all areas of family law who has been carefully selected by the court to meet the parties and assist them in settling their matter. The DRO will not only speak with parties and their counsel, but also suggesting different mechanisms for resolution which will satisfy […]

Benefits of the Collaborative Process

Collaborative Family Law is also known as the CFL process. It focuses on an interest-based negotiation method and is a voluntary process. The parties resolve their disputes respectfully, with the assistance and guidance from their lawyers (and other professionals if necessary) to achieve a settlement that meets the specific needs of all parties involved. One […]

Collaborative Law

Collaborative Family Law is also known as the CFL process and is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution that focuses on interest-based negotiation. The CFL process requires the voluntary participation and willingness of both parties to work through the legal issues civilly and amicably. In the CFL process, parties resolve their disputes respectfully, with the assistance […]

Property Division

The division of assets and property can be complicated and confusing. Furthermore, married spouses have different property rights under the law than common-law spouses. Married couples are entitled to a legislated property division regime, known as “Equalization”, which is set out in the Family Law Act. The equalization process begins with each spouse calculating their respective “net family property” […]

Spousal Support in Ontario

Finances are a common concern when considering a separation or divorce from your spouse. Whether you are a higher or lower-income earner, the subject of your finances is crucial, and often the indicator of your quality of life, going forward. You or your spouse may be entitled to claim spousal support, regardless of whether you […]

Crafting a Clear Path with Separation Agreements for Relocation

In Ontario’s family law, the issue of relocation arises when a parent wishes to move with their child post-separation, requiring careful consideration and, when necessary, legal procedures to address the complexities involved. Learn the benefits of a separation agreement. Relocation is one of the most significant issues families can face after separation and divorce. This […]