Little Known Benefits of Joint Child Custody Arrangements
Divorce is never the ideal situation for any family but when it is inevitable, making joint child custody arrangements can be the best solution for both parents and children. Although joint custody is not always possible to achieve, divorcing couples who have opted to make this decision are happier than those who do not. Understanding what this resolution means to you and your family can have...
Making Good Use of a Child Support Chart
Divorce is hard, there is no denying that. When it comes to taking care of the children, however, divorce becomes more difficult. You want the children to be taken care of and kept out of the stress of the divorce proceedings, but that seems impossible when it comes to figuring out custody and child support. If you are looking to predict how much child support you will owe or will be owed, you...Does a Common Law Marriage Require a Divorce?
Some Canadian residents may be confused about the rights of parties who have a common law relationship or a common law marriage. The idea of possibly having to file for divorce might be lingering within some common law married people’s minds. A certified, respectable divorce lawyer can answer any questions a person may have about the process of separating. This person would also be able...Understanding The Importance Of Marriage Contacts
With so many marriages failing and about half of marriages ending up in divorce, many couples are considering marriage contracts. A marriage contract is an agreement where a man and a woman set out specific terms of their marriage as they deem fit within legal confines. They are not allowed to depart from regulations that control public order and common decency. The agreement determines the...How to File a Motion to Modify Child Support in Toronto
Toronto parents who have existing child support orders may need a child support modification for some reason. A modification is a change in the payment amount that the noncustodial parent submits to the custodial parent on a weekly, biweekly or monthly basis. Several reasons may exist for such a modification. The receiving parent may suffer from a sudden illness, the loss of a job, or a change...How to Calculate Net Family Property in Ontario
For the purposes of providing divorced persons with equal assets, the courts may need the parties to calculate net family property in Ontario. The net family property (NFP) is the amount of each spouse’s assets minus that person’s liabilities and debts. By calculating this amount, the judge can then accurately award the lower income spouse with an amount of property or assets that...