No this is not true. Both parents have equal rights to your child(ren) and to information pertaining to the child.

  There are a few behaviors that can be favorable. Here are a few:  Maintain contact with your children to show your commitment. Limit the children’s exposure to conflict between parents. Do not alienate or speak negatively about the other parent.

  It is always best to communicate in writing. There are a lot of apps that separated parents can use. Here are some options Our Family Wizard Talking parents WeParent

  In a family law matter, the court may ask the Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL) to help when parties can’t agree on the following: How much (parenting) time the child(ren) will spend with each? Who else will have contact with the child(ren)? For example a grandparent. Who has the authority to make decisions […]

  The new changes to the Divorce Act attempt to explain specific factors that should and should not be considered by the court on a mobility (relocation) application.  The main components of the new framework are as follows: 1.It requires a parent wishing to relocate with the children to provide 60 days’ notice in writing […]

  Section 7 expenses are costs that are not covered as part of the basic monthly child support amount and are above what is normally required for a child’s everyday expenses. The Child Support Guidelines set out a full list of expenses that are considered “Special or Ordinary Expenses”. Speak to your lawyer for further […]

  One common myth is that if an ex-spouse cheated this will automatically result in the other individual being entitled to sole custody of the child(ren). This is not true.

  Below are just a few actions to consider. For more information, schedule a free initial consultation and we can provide you with more information pertaining to your situation. Avoid geo-tags, location trackers or check-ins on any of your social media accounts. Do not post anything about the litigation and the dispute regarding your family […]

  When determining if spousal support should be paid, the first hurdle is to determine whether the spouse claiming support is legally entitled to spousal support. There are many factors that are considered. These include, but not limited to: the length of the relationship; ​the roles or duties performed by each spouse during cohabitation; the […]

  Married couples are entitled to a legislated property division regime, known as “Equalization”, which is set out in the Family Law Act. The equalization is when each spouse calculates their respective “net family property” by totalling the value of their debts, assets and liabilities for the duration of the marriage. This number is then […]