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
Category: Spousal Support
Alberta Child Support Arrears on the Rise
As we head rapidly into the holiday season, many families in Alberta are feeling some level of financial strain owing in large part to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 crisis. One indicator of this strain is an increase in arrears in child and spousal support payments in the province. According to a recent article… Continue reading Alberta Child Support Arrears on the Rise
Man’s False Immigration Fraud Report Tantamount to ‘Family Violence’
Divorce is a trying time emotionally, and as we’ve seen time and time again, these proceedings can become highly adversarial very quickly. However, no matter how often our legal system has shown it does not pay to act maliciously, some people will always choose to employ these tactics. We have previously written about a case… Continue reading Man’s False Immigration Fraud Report Tantamount to ‘Family Violence’
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”?
Women with Children Disproportionately Affected by the Pandemic
In last week’s blog, we discussed the ways in which the various options for school restarting in the fall could impact shared parenting plans. This week, we continue our look at how the pandemic is taking a toll on parents by focusing on how mothers are facing a disproportionate struggle, and in many cases are… Continue reading Women with Children Disproportionately Affected by the Pandemic
Mincher Koeman Implements New Digital Tools for Clients
Last week, we discussed various digital options that can help make life a bit more manageable for couples facing divorce or separation. When a couple is in a situation where communication is challenging, the tasks necessary to facilitate a mutually-beneficial separation can seem insurmountable. This can include the ongoing responsibilities of shared parenting, which requires… Continue reading Mincher Koeman Implements New Digital Tools for Clients