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08
May
It is critical that you have legal advice on what to say and what not to say to a child protection worker at the very beginning of a CAS matter. Continue reading
Toronto Children’s Aid Society Lawyers The government, through the various children’s aid societies (CAS, CCAS, JF&CS, NC & FS), has enormous power. A children’s aid society can remove your children from your care and place them with other people when they have a reasonable basis to believe that your children are at serious risk of harm. They can obtain a warrant to enter your home with the police and remove your children but a children’s … Continue reading
A major concern for the clients of Toronto family lawyers is the real possibility that the other parent will take the child out of Canada and never return. If the other parent in your case has significant ties to another jurisdiction, you may share this concern. Continue reading
25
July
In the context of Family Law, the terms “custody” and “visitation” (also called “access”) often become confused with each other. Custody is the right to make major life decisions for the child, including decisions about the child’s education, religion, and health care. Continue reading
24
June
Choosing a family lawyer is a very important decision, just like picking the right doctor is. It is an important decision that can have a long-lasting effect on your life. But is it always important to pick the best family lawyer? The answer to this depends upon what issues you are facing? Do you need the best custody lawyer? Do you need the best child support lawyer? Do you need the best lawyer to help … Continue reading
20
May
Will my marriage survive the lockdown? We have all heard the predictions. Coronavirus will be a goldmine for Toronto Family Lawyers. Covid-19 will cause an increase in separation and divorce. Divorce Lawyers can’t wait until the lockdown is lifted. The truth is, the best Family Lawyers will always prefer a happy couple to a couple who is locked in a custody battle. How can you ensure that the lockdown doesn’t result in separation and divorce? … Continue reading
Parental alienation in the time of Coronavirus and COVID 19 You have children. You are separated or divorced. The children live with your ex spouse but you see them pretty regularly…at least you did until Coronavirus and Covid 19! It seems that since the pandemic started your ex spouse is doing all he or she can to keep the children from you. Your ex is simply not being reasonable. He or she is throwing up … Continue reading
14
April
How will Coronavirus and COVID 19 affect child support? You have a court order for child support from an Ontario family court. Everything was going well. You were getting your child support. Your ex was paying child support every month on time. Then the coronavirus happened and everything changed. Your ex says that he lost his job and can’t pay anymore. What are your rights? How does Covid 19 affect child support? How does coronavirus … Continue reading
How will Coronavirus and COVID 19 affect access to my child? You have a court order for access from an Ontario family court. Everything was going well. You were seeing your child and your ex was co-operating. Then the coronavirus happened and everything stopped! What are your rights? How does Covid 19 affect your access rights? How does coronavirus affect your access rights? The answer to this question depends on the specific fact of each … Continue reading