People frequently ask us “when am I legally separated?” or “how to I legally separate?” In Ontario there is no formal process to declare you

Navigating a co-parenting relationship is difficult at the best of times. It is inevitable that eventually, one or both of you will meet someone new

Treat your co-parenting relationship like a business transaction. This may sound like a harsh way to describe raising children as co-parents. However, after separation, there

For families going through a separation, spousal support can be a complex issue.  It is a “hot button” topic that can significantly affect both parties. 

Often in Family Law matters the Court may recommend, or the parties may request, the appointment of the Office of the Children’s Lawyer (the “OCL”).

If you have an existing Agreement or Family Court Order that requires your former partner to pay ongoing monthly child (or spousal) support, it may

You’ve likely heard about signing a ‘Pre-Nup’ or Prenuptial Agreement before getting married as a way to protect your assets. A Prenuptial Agreement (as it

Assessing the need for a family law lawyer can seem like an overwhelming task, but the following information will provide a few quick tips on

Parental alienation is an unsettling issue that often surfaces in the realm of family law. It refers to a scenario where a child becomes estranged

There are four ways to adopt a child in Ontario – public, private, international and relative or step-child adoption. This blog will discuss the differences

The Christmas holidays are supposed to be a time for fun and cheer.  However, for separated families they can also be a cause of tremendous

Regardless of being married, common-law or even having never been in a relationship with the other parent, moving with children can be a complex subject

If you are going through a separation or divorce it can be hard to know where to start. One of the first steps will be

For most families, summer is a time for bike rides, slushies and jumping through the sprinkler. However, for parents trying to navigate a divorce or

In Ontario, you cannot cast me falsely in the public eye, online or otherwise. Doing so is considered a form of invasion of my privacy

It can make a big difference, legally, whether you are married or “common law” if you and your partner separate, or one of you unfortunately

The Ontario government released its plan today to modernize the child welfare system. The strategy focuses on strengthening families and communities through prevention, early intervention

Generally, for a non-biological child, the Court will examine whether a person, for the purposes of having to pay support to that child, treated the

The Family Court has recently issued another stern caution and warning to those embroiled in Family Court litigation, including the lawyers who represent them.  This

The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) will be increased as of July. This additional tax-free support is intended to assist families to pay for things such as

When legally married spouses separate with no reasonable prospect that they will resume cohabitation, the spouse whose net, financial worth is less than the other

Periodically I am appointed by the Superior Court (or the Ontario Public Guardian and Trustee) to act for the interests of an incapable person, who

No party in a Family Court case should presume he or she will be awarded his or her costs for the case. Generally, costs are

If you are living common law, or hoping to do so, here are a few tips you should consider in terms of your relationship and

In Ontario, grandparents face a challenge when they are denied access to their grandchildren. A new Ontario case Nicholas v. Herdman (2015) is a case

The case: Letoria v. R (2015) – a decision of the federal Tax Court of Canada By their Family Court Order, made on consent, Mom

If a child from Canada is abducted to a foreign country, or is not returned from vacation in or a trip to a foreign country,

You and your partner separate. What about the RESPs that you have accumulated during the relationship for the children? Commonly parents dispute who may and

Spousal support………some basic points to consider: Generally, there are three types of spousal support in Ontario: (1) compensatory; (2) contractual (i.e., pursuant to a domestic