How a Father Can Get Full Custody Of His Children
Divorce cases can be horrible, especially if both parents want full custody of their children. When children are involved, their rights and best interests must be considered in addition to the rights of each divorcing spouse. While the law may favour the mother when the child is very young, more fathers are being granted full custody. In order to apply for custody, it is important to...
How to File For Child Custody in Ontario With Child Support
While divorce can be a difficult process, couples who have children need to put a priority on their children’s best interests. Under Ontario’s Family Law, parents are required to provide care for their children regardless of marital status. So when a marriage breaks down, parents must make important decisions about custody, access, and support for their children. Related resource: Online...
Are You Worried Divorce Means You’ll Never See Your Child Again? Know Your Rights!
You can’t bear to lose your kid. They are the best thing to come out of your former partnership. But you don’t know how to fight to keep them in your life. Luckily, while the risk that you might not get custody is real, Ontario custody law doesn’t allow your ex-spouse to simply take away your child. Your Child’s Rights and Your Rights to Your Child As the Law Society...
How to Divide Time with Your Kids BEFORE the Custody Agreement
If you’re a parent going through a divorce, you’re already aware of how your kids can be a source of contention. The situation can be even worse if you haven’t signed a custody agreement yet. However, this doesn’t have to lead to arguments. Read on to learn how to divide time with your children before you sign the custody agreement. Putting Your Children’s Needs...
My Ex Spouse Wants to Move Our Kids Out of the Province. What Can I Do?
For divorced couples, time spent with their children can be fleeting, usually following rigid times set by the courts. This can be made substantially worse if the parent with custody elects to move out of the province, either for work or through a desire for a fresh start. If your ex-spouse is planning on moving and taking the kids with them, you may be wondering what you can do about this....
Going to See Your Ex at Your Child’s Graduation? Read This
Honestly, there’s really no reason to get involved in any kind of confrontation with your ex at your child’s graduation. Regardless of how bad the situation may seem, it’s not the place to argue. Doing so will only upset your child and everyone else in attendance. It’s your responsibility to be an adult and set an example. There is no reason to let others witness the problems that are...
As a Father, What Are My Child Custody Rights?
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...
5 Simple Steps to Make Sure Child Custody After Divorce Doesn’t Get Ugly
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...