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Will my marriage survive the lockdown?

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

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Parental alienation in the time of Coronavirus and COVID 19

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

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Parental Alienation in Child Custody Disputes

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

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Federal Divorce Laws to be Overhauled

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

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My child is an adult. Do I still have to pay child support?

My child is an adult. Do I still have to pay child support? In Ontario, child support is dealt with under the Divorce Act (for parents who are divorcing) and under the Family Law Act (for parents who are not married or are, at least not divorcing). Sometimes the court will consider both the Family Law Act and the Divorce Act in making a child support order. S.31 (1) of the Family Law Act states: … Continue reading

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Minefields for Warring Parents

Minefields for Warring Parents Most parents going through a custody dispute want what is best for their children… but do they know how to get there? The stress of having to deal with family court, child support, perhaps a custody battle… it can leave you depleted. It can leave you emotionally exhausted. It can lead you to act in ways which are NOT typical for you and which are NOT in the best interests of … Continue reading

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Will Co-Parenting Work After My Divorce or Separation?

WILL CO-PARENTING WORK AFTER MY DIVORCE OR SEPARATION? You want to separate or divorce but you also want to minimize the disruption on the children. You are in the middle of a custody battle but you want to try to find an amicable way to work with your ex-spouse. Have you considered co-parenting? Co-parenting after a divorce or separation involves both partners being actively involved in the lives of their children. It requires maturity, discipline … Continue reading

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The cost of divorce

THE COST OF DIVORCE Everyone knows that it costs money when people go through a legal separation or a divorce but what exactly does this mean? Aside from the obvious legal fees, child support, and spousal support, what other costs are associated with a break-up? What about your living costs? What about the cost of transportation, food, entertainment? Click on this link to find out more… http://www.cbc.ca/stevenandchris/life/the-cost-of-breaking-up

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