family law

Divorces are nearly always a high-stress situation, and the current COVID-19 outbreak is adding an unprecedented complication to the process. Currently, the Superior Court of Ontario is closed and judges…

Sometimes, we see situations where our client is involved in a criminal court case as well as their family law case. While this can certainly complicate matters, the criminal charges…

Figuring out child support can be a very contentious aspect of divorce proceedings, and unfortunately it’s an issue that may need to be re-negotiated later on. Because of the way…

Child custody is often one of the more contentious issues in a divorce, and there are times when it has to be revisited even after the divorce is final. People’s…

As we’ve discussed before, child support and child custody are separate issues. Regardless of your custody situation, parents are legally obligated to support their children financially. There are times when,…

Mobility cases, or situations where one divorced parent wants to move away from the other parent with their children, are often tricky to decide. However, with modern society becoming more…

Ending your marriage when you have a blended family adds another layer of complication to an already complex process. Issues like custody and child support are often relatively straightforward when…

Prenuptial agreements (also known as marriage contracts) have long been a contentious subject. In fact, the Coen brothers’ film Intolerable Cruelty uses a prenuptial agreement as a major plot point!…

Blending a family when you get remarried is an exciting and wonderful step, but it can also be tricky to navigate. If you are planning to legally adopt your stepchildren,…

A certain amount of conflict during a separation and divorce is completely normal. However, there are some cases where one spouse is unusually combative and seems to turn every issue…

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn: they’re all an unavoidable part of life these days. Sharing jokes, pictures, and tidbits of your life on these platforms is a normal routine for…

Going through the Family Court process can be time consuming and overwhelming, especially when dealing with highly emotional issues related to parenting time, parenting orders, division of property and support.…