How Do You Prove “Parental Alienation”?
In a past Blog we talked about the concept of “parental alienation” in the context of a separation or divorce. It’s the idea that one parent is attempting to manipulate a child to turn against the other parent. This can occur in many ways, such as by making persistent negative comments to the child about the other parent, undermining his or her parental authority, or through sheer emotional...
How Do Judges View Parental Alienation in Custody Disputes?
In last week’s Blog titled “How Do You Prove “Parental Alienation”?, we talked about the concept of “parental alienation”. It’s the phenomenon where one parent – usually consciously –attempts to keep the child away from the other parent, or else orchestrate the deterioration of their relationship. In the context of an acrimonious divorce or separation, in most cases the parent’s goal is to...
What’s a “Divorce Certificate”, and How Do I Get One in Ontario?
In a recent Blog, we covered the process of getting an uncontested divorce in Ontario. As that Blog describes, there are many distinct procedural steps that must be strictly followed. This ensures that your divorce is legal and finalized, so that you and your former spouse can move on with your lives. One of those steps in your divorce will be obtaining a divorce certificate. What’s a Divorce...