Parties might misjudge paternity cases as something they only see in a "bombshell" interview on daytime television. Paternity Fraud is certainly a huge problem for those who suspect that they have been duped. But the fact is that paternity cases do not typically look...
When parents split up, they are generally both going to continue to play a role in their children's lives. Typically (but not always), one parent will pay child support. While you may understand this obligation, some common misconceptions about paying and receiving...
After divorce or separation, Canadian laws require both parents to continue to provide for a child financially. Children are entitled to this money, and it can be critical to their well-being. Child support ensures a child receives things like a safe home, clothes,...
Let us examine the issue of how COVID-19 is impacting child support (and spousal support) claims in Ontario. ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT ORDERS The Ontario Family Responsibility Office enforces support orders and agreements. It has indicated that with respect to...
Covid-19 demands parent and child centred reforms based on equal shared parenting. Glenn Cheriton wrote this blog post. Glenn is President of the Canadian Equal Parenting Council. Separating and divorcing parents in Ontario are facing more delays to a family court...
Back in 1997 I wrote an article for this web site where I addressed the question: Can child support arrears be cancelled?" I have now updated that article. It is interesting that the 1996 Ontario Court of Appeal case that I cited back then, is still...
I don't like Separation Agreements. Many would surely disagree. In my view, Separation Agreements are not always that easy to enforce. It is much better to have a court order, especially if you seek to enforce a parenting plan. While the provincial government has a...
Update Note: February 16, 2020 My blog post below is not totally accurate now as the case law has recently modified the approach. I emphasized the importance of determining whether or not the "child" was still legally eligible for child support when the support...
Support for the adult 'kid': One of the hottest issues we see in Family law practice is how long does a parent have to pay child support for an 'adult' child. Ontario: In Ontario for non divorce cases, the Family Law Act says that it is up to age 18 if the child...
