Child support, while most commonly paid for children of a marriage under the age of 18, can also extend into adulthood under certain circumstances. If a child has an illness or disability, for example, and is unable to provide for themselves, the parent paying support may be required to continue that support after the child… Continue reading Child Support Suspended While School is Put on Hold
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Father Arrested for Contempt After Violating Orders Relating to Transgender Son
We previously discussed a case in which the divorced parents of a transgender minor disagreed over the child’s pursuit of medical treatment relating to their transition. The child, at the time 14-years-old, wanted to undergo hormone treatment at the suggestion of their medical team at the B.C. Children’s Hospital’s Gender Clinic. The mother supported her… Continue reading Father Arrested for Contempt After Violating Orders Relating to Transgender Son
Family Law Courts Fear False Evidence Increase in Digital Hearings
With restrictions in place across much of the world as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the digital space has been indispensable in allowing much of society to continue to move forward. In the legal realm, many hearings have transitioned from the courtroom to video conferences, using technology such as Zoom. While this has been… Continue reading Family Law Courts Fear False Evidence Increase in Digital Hearings
Major Overhaul of Canada’s Divorce Act Comes into Effect
March 1st, this past Monday, marks the date that the first major overhaul of the country’s federal Divorce Act in over twenty years took effect. While there have been small changes here and there, the recent amendments are wide-ranging and result in sweeping changes affecting several aspects of family law. The primary focus of the… Continue reading Major Overhaul of Canada’s Divorce Act Comes into Effect
Marriages, Births Down in Alberta While Divorces & Separations Increase
Back in March 2020, when most of us began spending much more time at home with family, many people lightheartedly speculated that divorces would increase due to the forced time together. According to a recent article from CBC News, this speculation appears to have become an unfortunate reality, although the reasons behind it may be… Continue reading Marriages, Births Down in Alberta While Divorces & Separations Increase
Co-Parenting & Supporting the Mental Health of Teenagers During COVID-19
Parents sharing access to children have been dealing with a lot of additional strain on their parenting arrangements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With some parents now working at home, or others working in high-risk fields such as medical care, what once may have been a mutually convenient arrangement may no longer work. In addition,… Continue reading Co-Parenting & Supporting the Mental Health of Teenagers During COVID-19