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What Does An Ontario Family Lawyer Do?
The concept of family covers your most personal, intimate relationships, so you would probably not be surprised to learn that Canadian family law is extremely broad and detailed. According to the Canadian Encyclopedia, family law covers relationships between spouses, so marriage and divorce are key topics; it also applies to parental rights and responsibilities… Read More »
Steps To Modifying Child Support In Ontario
Both parents will always have a legal duty to provide support for children, regardless of whether they remain in an intact relationship. The guiding principle behind the Canada Divorce Act is that a child should continue to receive the financial benefits bestowed by both parents as if the marriage was not ended. Most parents… Read More »
5 Property Division Laws That Impact Ontario Divorce
While some couples may need to deal with spousal support and issues related to minor children in Ontario divorce, all parties must address property division when ending their marriage. Unfortunately, this topic can be among the mostly hotly contested issues in a divorce case, particularly for high net worth and long-term marriages. Emotion can… Read More »
Tips On Preparing Children For The Ontario Divorce Process
Divorce is not just the end of a marriage. For parents with children, the process impacts the entire family. From the time period before filing to the proceedings in court to entry of the final decree, kids face lifestyle disruptions that can have long-term implications. Research indicates that teens and adolescents often experience depression,… Read More »
Spousal Support In Ontario: Answers To Common Questions
When the marital relationship has broken down to the point that spouses are ending it, there is a good chance that some disputes will carry over to the financial aspects of Ontario divorce. This is certainly true of spousal support, also known as alimony or spousal maintenance. The Divorce Act allows the court to… Read More »
The Pandemic Has Shifted Canadian Birth Rates To A Record Low – Can Immigration Help?
Canadians are known for a lot of things including good maple syrup, ice hockey and poutine. One thing that we are not known for, however, is being particularly reproductive and even the best maple syrup doesn’t change the facts behind this reputation. The Canadian birth rate has actually been on the decline for a… Read More »
Co-Parenting Effectively During The Holidays
The holiday season has arrived and recent research indicates that Canadians are planning to make up for lost time this year when it comes to spending the season with loved ones. Results of that poll suggest that over a third of us are reportedly planning to celebrate with more friends and family than we… Read More »
Tips For Unifying The Kids As A New Stepparent
An unfortunate reality of every co-parenting situation is that there will be some aspects of each person’s parenting style that the other parent simply does not agree with. While there are also circumstances involving domestic violence, neglect and/or abuse that require the assistance of the proper authorities, many times one parent simply does not… Read More »
Three Ways Using Technology Can Help Your Co-Parenting Situation
Co-parenting might not always be easy, but it is usually the best solution for children who are growing up with parents who live in different homes. As of 2016, almost 20 percent of Canadian children were growing up in a household with one primary parent. Even if your child doesn’t live with you most… Read More »
IS IT A GOOD TIME TO INVEST IN SETTING UP A NEW BUSINESS OR PURCHASING AN EXISTING BUSINESS IN THE UNITED STATES IN THIS UNPRECEDENTED TIME?
Did you know that Canadian citizens can apply for an E-2, treaty investor visa at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto and if approved, you can get a visa up to 5 years! The E-2 Investor Visa allows an individual to enter and work inside of the United States based on a substantial investment they will be… Read More »