When a person finds themselves in a legal dispute requiring litigation, one of their first steps will almost always be to retain a lawyer to represent their interests. Lawyers not only strategize on how best to advocate for their client’s interests and communicate those interests in court, but they also help their clients navigate the… Continue reading The Challenges Facing Self-Represented Parties in Family Court
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Parents Asked to Keep Mum About Historical Abuse in Family Law Proceedings
Just recently, we wrote a post about the family law concept of ‘parental alienation’. This is when one parent deliberately attempts to manipulate their child or children in order to engender negative feelings towards their other parent. While parents going through a divorce (or even years afterward) may occasionally express frustration with their former spouse,… Continue reading Parents Asked to Keep Mum About Historical Abuse in Family Law Proceedings
What Makes a “Spouse”?
When you hear the word “spouse”, you might think of a married couple or at least a couple who lives together. But what if none of those factors exist? In a recent decision, some may find surprising, the Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled a couple to be spouses of one another, despite the fact… Continue reading What Makes a “Spouse”?
Parental Alienation & The Impact on Family Law Decisions
Parents going through a separation or divorce are not always able to keep things civil. Ending a relationship is a high-stress situation in the best of circumstances, and the reason for the split may have a serious impact on a couple’s ability to maintain amicable interactions going forward. However, no matter how volatile the situation,… Continue reading Parental Alienation & The Impact on Family Law Decisions
Appeals Court: Children Not Required to Visit Father Overseas
When parents of minor children divorce, courts across Canada generally encourage as much contact with each parent as possible (known as the ‘maximum contact rule‘), as the belief is that children benefit from seeing their parents regularly. However, when a parent is found to be abusive or otherwise pose a threat to their child’s safety,… Continue reading Appeals Court: Children Not Required to Visit Father Overseas
Occupation Rent & The Matrimonial Home
When a couple splits after sharing a matrimonial home, it is common for one half of the couple to remain in the home for some amount of time, especially if there are minor children involved. Parents generally do not want to upend their children’s lives if they don’t need to, and so one parent will… Continue reading Occupation Rent & The Matrimonial Home