OCL Versus Section 30 Assessment: What’s The Difference?
OCL stands for Office of the Children’s lawyer. The OCL is an official governmental agency that can appoint lawyers and/or clinical investigators to ascertain the views and/or best interests of children, children of […]
Can I Get Child Support For An Unborn Child?
It’s not a situation that many couples plan for, but sometimes, a child is conceived at the end of a relationship. In this instance, the soon-to-be-parents may question if the father has a […]
When Appropriate, Shared Parenting Should Be The Norm
There is no such thing as a “normal divorce” – and that is a good thing. Every situation will be different because every couple is different, and family law does allow for more […]
What Would Santa Say? Are Gifts Considered Income for Support Purposes?
It’s the season for gift-giving, but as we’ve demonstrated in a recent article about paying for presents as a co-parent, gifts can be a source of contention if you’re separated or divorced. And […]
Co-Parenting Through The Holidays: Who Pays For The Kids’ Gifts
The holidays are fast approaching, and parents who still need to buy gifts for their children may be feeling more than a little bit stressed out. For separated and divorced parents, this stress […]
Can I Stop My Ex From Taking Our Child To Church On Christmas?
It is normal for contentious issues to arise between even the closest married parents, and some of those issues can be amplified for parents that are divorced or are in the process of […]