Putting Kids First – While Still Making Parenting Time Decisions That Actually Work
If you are one of two parents who have separated, parenting time decisions, you’ll know that it’s common for emotions to run high. It’s natural to want as much time with your child as possible – but also normal to feel defensive when your Ex pushes for an arrangement you don’t agree with. But at the end of the day, parenting time and arrangements around decision-making responsibility are not...
Pride Month & Parenthood Planning: Ontario’s Cautionary Tale
June is Pride Month — a time to celebrate love and families, and the many unique and different forms both can take. For many in the 2SLGBTQ+ community, building a family still involves navigating legal, emotional, and logistical hurdles that heterosexual couples may never have to think about. A recent Ontario case shows just how complicated things can get when friends set out to create a...
Divorce and Fatherhood: Understanding Your Rights in Canada
Divorce and fatherhood are a challenging journey for any parent. And if you’re a father, you might be feeling uncertain about what comes next, especially when it comes to your kids. The good news? Canadian family law is built around the idea that children benefit from having both parents in their lives. If you’re a dad, this means you have rights too — and it’s important to understand what...
Relocation and Family Law in Ontario: What Happens When a Parent Wants to Move with Their Child?
Few issues in family law can be as emotionally charged and impactful as relocation. If you are a separated or divorced parent, and you need or want to move with your child to a new location, it can deeply affect everyone involved – especially the child him or herself. Regardless of whether it’s due to career advancement, family needs, or personal safety, the need to relocate can be legally...
What is the Legal Age at Which a Child Can Decide Which Parent to Live With?
At our firm, there is one common question we routinely field from clients and potential clients going through a separation and divorce: “At what age can my child decide which parent they are going to live with?” In Canada, there is no defined age. Neither the federal nor provincial laws address this specifically. But that doesn’t mean the question is entirely up in the air. Both the...
The Impact of Substance Abuse on Child Custody: A Case Study
In the realm of family law, child custody disputes often come with their fair share of complexities and challenges. One significant factor that can heavily influence custody decisions is substance abuse. In this blog post, we’ll delve into a recent case study that sheds light on the impact of substance abuse on child custody arrangements and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the...
Grandparents Rights in Ontario: Grandparent – Grandchild Access
Grandparents play an important role in the child’s upbringing. They provide love, comfort, guidance, and companionship to a Child. When parents separate, grandparents access to their grandchildren may be frustrated due to family conflict. No loving grandparent wants to be estranged from their grandchild. We have dealt with a number of cases wherein grandparents cared intimately for their...
When Holiday Child Custody Agreements Aren’t Working – What Are Your Rights?
Child custody agreements address parents’ visitation rights during holidays. Courts know the value in extended child custody with children when school isn’t in session. If your ex is constantly violating your holiday child custody agreement, or you would wish to modify the agreement, now is the time to discuss with an Ontario attorney to see what can be done about your case. What to do when...
What Are Your Parental Rights Under the Divorce Act?
Going through a divorce means your romantic relationship with a partner is ending, but if you have children, it is not ending the relationship you have with them. It can be really difficult, emotionally and financially, to go through a divorce but you want to make sure you still get to spend time with your children and watch them grow up. Here is what you need to know about your parental...