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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
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
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
Parental Alienation in Child Custody Disputes You have children. You are separated or divorced. You want to see your children but your ex is doing all he or she can to keep them from you. You tell your lawyer that parental alienation is going on. You tell your lawyer that your ex keeps denigrating you to the children. The children are being brainwashed against you! Your relationship with them is being undermined. Is this a … Continue reading
Federal Divorce Laws to be Overhauled The Liberal government is overhauling Canada’s federal divorce laws to direct the justice system to put the best interests of children at the centre of decision-making. How exactly will these changes impact child custody disputes? How exactly will these changes affect child support orders? https://youtu.be/roRb6CVhM7k http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberals-divorce-act-children-1.4672597