Service Area: Family Law

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Posted January 21, 2019

The Weight of the Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL)

In Ontario, the Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL) can become involved in custody and access disputes and make recommendations to the court about what[...]

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Kate Wright

Posted January 7, 2019

New Year, New Beginnings

A quick Google search of the words “January” and “divorce” will lead you to several articles about the spike in separations and divorces in the[...]

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Posted November 20, 2018

“I Want the T.V.” — Dividing Household Items and Personal Belongings after a Separation

Separating from your partner or spouse is hard. There are a number of issues that have to be worked through and one area that can[...]

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Posted September 20, 2018

Co-Parenting after Separation – Nesting Arrangements

Separating parents often voice the stress that separation is having on their children. A parent leaving home is one of the defining moments of change[...]

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Posted September 13, 2018

No-Fault Divorce: Timelines in the UK and Canada

In Canada, the most common reason given by an Applicant seeking a divorce with or without the agreement of the other spouse is separation. That[...]

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Posted September 6, 2018

Separated, but still living together?

“I want to separate”. These are often some of the most difficult words to say to someone who is your partner or spouse. What does[...]

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Posted August 2, 2018

Employment Expenses – Child Support Guidelines

The Federal Child Support Guidelines indicate how much child support is payable, based on the payor’s income and the number of children. The Guidelines also set[...]

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Family Law

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Kate Wright

Posted July 23, 2018

Technology and Family Law – How Technology Can Help You Co-Parent

When one household turns into two following a separation, there are many adjustments for parents and children to make. Everyone is adjusting to a new[...]

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Posted July 12, 2018

Improving Your Cash Flow – Tax Tip

Many people look forward to receiving an income tax refund each spring. However, a refund means the taxpayer has overpaid taxes and it may be[...]