Is a Kid’s Preference a "Material Change"?
I have written about the concept of “material change”, which is the threshold criterion for a court being able to vary a previously-made child custody order. From a legal standpoint, “material change” must […]
“How Do I Get Out of My Separation Agreement?”
This is a question that family lawyers get asked by clients all the time. The answer begins with an acknowledgment that under Ontario law, domestic agreements between couples are no different from any […]
Does Retired Dad Have to Supplement Income?
In Ontario, the amount of child support that is payable by a parent will be determined by a number of established factors, with his or her income being primary among them. But in […]
Do Gambling Losses Get Split After a Split?
In Ontario, the governing rules that guide the division of property when a couple permanently separates and divorces are found in the Family Law Act. These provisions establish the general rule that family […]
Father Too Late to Stop Mother’s Move with Child
In past articles I have emphasized the importance of acting promptly, which includes not only hiring a lawyer and getting advice, but also taking prompt and active steps to assert your legal rights. […]
Security for Costs in Family Law
As you likely know, the field of Ontario Family Law is a sub-set of the province’s civil litigation system, and in many respects represents a narrower, more focused and customized path for litigants […]