Introduction: For purposes of Ontario family law, the debate re children receiving vaccinations over the objection of one parent is now effectively over. In addition, judges have brought much needed clarification to what sort of ‘evidence’ is admissible at such...
If you are getting divorced, one thing you may be feeling is lost. Even if you've been divorced before, the legal process can be confusing and intimidating. The good news is that you need not navigate it alone. You can work with professionals who have the experience,...
When parents attempt to turn their child against each other after divorce or separation, it could be parental alienation. While abuse like this is not new, some of the methods parents use to engage in it look different than they did a generation ago due largely to...
Ontario Superior Court Justice Wailan Low wrote of Winners and Losers: “This collection gives a front-row seat onto the field of battle.” While I agree with Justice Low, this amalgam of chapter vignettes from retired lawyer and literary artist, Darlene Madott, is so...
Paying your ex support is probably not high on your list of things you want to do after your relationship ends. However, for many couples, spousal support or alimony will be a factor in their split. Knowing some common issues that can arise regarding this matter can...
In an ideal world, divorced or separated parents would continue to parent their children in a peaceful, unified manner. They would set the same rules, offer the same structure and pass on the same values and beliefs. However, this can't always happen. In some cases,...
After divorce, life can take you and your ex in very different directions, metaphorically and geographically. You might live here in Ontario, but your ex might relocate to another province or country after your split. If you are a parent, you should know how to create...
If you are getting divorced, you likely hear a lot of people telling you a lot of things. Your spouse, family, friends and even strangers on the internet can fill your head with suggestions and opinions. Amid all these voices, it can be hard to know who to listen to....
Introduction When a marriage or relationship ends, the process can often be long, costly and emotionally draining. In traditional family law proceedings, separate lawyers represent the two sides; the lawyers square off on their clients' behalf – whether in court or in...
When high-profile couples divorce, details of their split often make headlines - especially if unconventional phrases or decisions are part of their divorce. It wasn't that long ago that the world heard - and started using - the phrase "conscious uncoupling," right?...
