What Should a Child Call a Stepparent?
Separated parents face a number of challenges when they decide to start another relationship. One of those challenges is deciding what the child should call the stepparent. The name that a child calls his or her stepparent can set the stage for either a loving relationship or endless battle. The relationship between the natural parents is one of the factors that should determine what the child...
How long does support continue? How many degrees?
Just because a child is a full time student does not necessarily mean that he/she is a “child of the marriage” and is entitled to support. However, the courts are reluctant to terminate support prior to a child obtaining at least one post-secondary education degree. The courts seem to be willing to give children extra time to finish their first post-secondary education degree,...Child Support under the Family Law Act
Section 31 of the Family Law Act provides that “every parent has an obligation to provide support for his/her unmarried child who is a minor or is enrolled in a full time program of education…the obligation does not extend to a child who is 16 years of age and older and has withdrawn from parental control”. Although the Act states that a child must be enrolled in a...Social Media and Family Law
It important to recognize that online information can greatly assist your matter (gathering evidence etc.), but it can also be used against you. You must remember the following **: 1. Although there are privacy settings on social media sites, there are no real secrets on these sites. It is important to limit the information on the site and to increase your privacy settings; 2. Some...Property Division and Bankruptcy
The recent Supreme Court of Canada decision of Schreyer v. Schreyer has confirmed that when it comes to the division of a former Husband and Wife’s property, the relationship between the spouses is only a “debtor-creditor relationship”. (more…)Marriage Contract In Ontario
An experienced Family Law Lawyer can help you draft a Prenuptial Agreement that protects your legal rights and financial assets as well as help you and your spouse-to-be in order to avoid or resolve financial disputes before saying “I Do.” (more…)What is the process of Mediation?
There are usually five stages to mediation: Stage 1: Introductions Mediator introduces themselves and explains the rules for mediation (i.e. act courteous to each other, no arguing, take turns speaking, either party or the mediator can terminate at any time etc.) (more…)What should I do if I am thinking about separating from my spouse?
The first thing that should be done is become informed. It is incredible how many people have no idea about the financial situation of their family or their spouses. Gather as many documents as possible to substantiate your respective assets and liabilities as of the date of marriage and the date of separation (ie. bank statements, financial statements etc.). You should also make all...
Property Division: Dividing Matrimonial Household Contents
It is frequently necessary to divide the contents of the Matrimonial Home. You do not want to pay a divorce lawyer to argue over contents, the cost will likely exceed the amount at issue. As a result, there are several methods one can use in amicably dividing the contents of the Matrimonial Home, namely as follows: (more…)