We have previously addressed the differences between traditional litigation through the Court system, versus the benefits and disadvantages of alternative methods of dispute resolution such as mediation and arbitration. However, there is one particular aspect of Arbitration, in particular, that we address in this blog – that of diminished right to appeal an Arbitration Award.… Continue reading Arbitration and the Right to Appeal
Year: 2019
Is Line 150 the Right Amount for Calculating Child Support?
Tax time is approaching, and with it comes the yearly recalculation of child support for many families. In many cases, and for many people, recalculating child support is as simple as looking at the paying party’s Line 150 on their T1 Tax Return (the Line 150 amount is representative of your Total Income earned for… Continue reading Is Line 150 the Right Amount for Calculating Child Support?
Are Unicorns Real? Parenting Coordination: What is Fact and What is Fiction?
Following up on our recent blog regarding Parenting Coordination, we have listed below some of the more common questions that we receive about Parenting Coordination (P.C.) and provide answers to those questions. A. Can the Court order me to attend Parenting Co-ordination (“P.C.”) if I don’t want to attend? Q. It depends:… Continue reading Are Unicorns Real? Parenting Coordination: What is Fact and What is Fiction?
The Potential Perils of Parenting Coordination
Parenting Coordination is a specialized form of Alternative Dispute Resolution that is aimed specifically at engaging parents in communication with each other resolving parenting conflicts. In general, the Parenting Coordinator focuses on issues revolving around disputes that may arise in the context of parenting subsequent to separation, such as parenting schedules, appropriate activities for the… Continue reading The Potential Perils of Parenting Coordination
What is Family Law?
Family Law is a unique area of the law. It often receives a less than stellar reputation, not just amongst the populace, but amongst other lawyers who do not practice family law. Often this comes from a misunderstanding of what Family Law is actually about. Many people who are not familiar with Family Law often… Continue reading What is Family Law?
To Cross-Apply or Not Cross-Apply
Family law, by its nature, is very unique in the sense that a large part of the process of moving a matter forward via litigation involves applications brought within the course of the proceedings. In the usual course of civil litigation, a Claim is filed by one party against the other and the parties proceed… Continue reading To Cross-Apply or Not Cross-Apply