The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be the basis for a significant number of parenting disputes between co-parents who share decision-making ability over their children post-divorce or separation. In March, we wrote about an Ontario case in which a father’s access to his children was limited due to his participation in anti-mask protests and promotion of… Continue reading Saskatchewan Court Rules in Favour of Father Seeking to Vaccinate Minor Child
Category: Recent Cases
Balancing the Best Interests of a Child With Allegations of Family Violence
Earlier this year, we wrote about changes to the federal Divorce Act coming into effect this month, including a prioritization of the best interests of the child in all parenting matters, as well as an increased focus on concerns around family violence. While these goals may seem to be aligned; after all, one would assume… Continue reading Balancing the Best Interests of a Child With Allegations of Family Violence
Age of Grandchild May Impact a Grandparent’s Request for Contact
While the right of a parent to spend time with their child after a separation or divorce is governed by an agreement or court order with respect to parenting time, non-parents must use a different process to request access to a child. If a non-parent wishes to obtain a court order granting them a right… Continue reading Age of Grandchild May Impact a Grandparent’s Request for Contact
Man Living Double Life Ordered to Pay Support to Partner
Spousal support is often awarded after a separation when one person would be financially disadvantaged after the breakdown of the relationship. For example, if one spouse earns a higher income, or one partner didn’t work and was financially dependent on the other, a court is likely to award support. Disputes around spousal support are often… Continue reading Man Living Double Life Ordered to Pay Support to Partner
Citing Gap in Family Law Act, Court Makes Unique Parentage Order
What makes a family? Once upon a time, most people only considered the traditional nuclear family of a mother, father, and their children. Over time, however, society has begun to recognize that families come in various forms, including same-sex couples, single parents, and blended families. Most of us are familiar with the concept of a… Continue reading Citing Gap in Family Law Act, Court Makes Unique Parentage Order
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