How do you determine overnight access for a non-custodial parent to a minor or a baby?
In Sheppard v. Sheppard, the Newfoundland court considered an application for overnight access for a breastfeeding young child. The Court noted the following governing considerations at paragraphs 10-11:
My duty at this juncture is to determine what is in the best interests of the child. In making this...
Does a monetary deposit with a promise to transfer a property in the future, confirmed by a Promissory Note, constitute an interest in the property under the Family Law Act?
This is indeed an unusual situation in that there are a number of ways that the issue can be approached. Frankly, I do not see any way that the wife can claim the husband has an interest in the property. There is no...
Divorcing fathers always wonder whether they will be able to keep up a good relationship with their children going forward.
While it’s still rare for a father to gain sole custody of his children unless the mother is proven unfit, the courts have come to see the importance of both parents’ presence in their children’s lives.
That means that as a dad, you definitely do have the right to see...
Your marriage isn’t working anymore, and you’ve finally worked up the courage to do something about it.
You’d like nothing better than to punish your ex for breaking your heart, wasting your time and turning your life upside down. But overwhelming research suggests that children who are used as pawns during separation and divorce can suffer long-lasting emotional, psychological and...
You’re standing in front of a judge, a sheaf of papers in your hand. At the table behind you is your soon-to-be-ex and her family lawyer. You open your mouth to speak. What could possibly go wrong?
According to Jennifer Brandt, family lawyer with the firm of Cozen O’Connor, just about anything. The clients she counsels have wisely chosen not to DIY when it comes to divorce, despite the wealth...
You knew it was good for showing you how to get wine out of the carpet, but don’t kid yourself: YouTube can also be an unexpected resource when you’re going through a troublesome divorce.
The popular video streaming site has innumerable videos to aid you in moving past the trauma, grief and uncertainty of separation. Here we look at a few of the best videos to help you Prepare for a child...
Simple math dictates that two households cost more to run than one. Expecting to maintain your current standard of living based solely on Child support and Spousal support payments will prove to be difficult, because the court knows your ex now also has a household to maintain.
Of course, anything can happen in the future – you could win the lottery, for example – but there are far more...
Social media has changed every aspect of our lives. We can connect with old friends and distant relatives.
Thanks to the recent ruling of a Manhattan Supreme Court judge, social media can now be a way to serve legal documents. His ruling may usher in a new era in family law.
The Background
In 2009, Brooklyn nurse Ellanora Baidoo married Victor Sena Blood-Dzraku. The couple wed in a civil...
Is your partner harassing you or your children? You may need a restraining order. A restraining order is a legal document which prevents a person from performing certain actions, such as contact you or your children, or come near you or your children.
How Do Restraining Orders Work?
You or your lawyer applies for a restraining order through the family court. Criminal courts don’t offer this...
Are you aware of the signs of an abusive relationship? The most telling piece of evidence is that you’re afraid of your husband. He uses fear to control you and those in your family.
You don’t have to live in fear of your husband any longer. If you’re a survivor of domestic abuse, you have options to leave your marriage and start a new, healthy life.
Taking the First Step
The first step to...