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Parents have an obligation to provide financial support for their child or children; however, the obligation ends for each child either in accordance with an agreement or Order, or pursuant to applicable law. It is commonly known that children in family law proceedings includes one’s natural or adopted children; however, less known is the fact […]

In some cases – regardless of custody arrangements with respect to decision making – a child or children resides primarily with one parent (meaning more than 60% of the time) and secondarily with another parent, whose parenting time is commonly referred to as access. In other cases, a child or children may reside equally or […]

“Access” refers to parenting time with a child or children. Do you need legal help arranging access to your children? Speak with one of our experienced lawyers today.

Custody generally refers to decision making for children including decisions affecting a child’s: Health; Education; Religion; and Major extracurricular activities. Joint custody means that parents have equal say with respect to major decision making for a child or children. Sole custody means that one parent has the ability to make major decisions for a child […]

The law in Canada facilitates the pursuit of reconciliation between married spouses who have separated. For example, spouses may resume cohabitation for up to 90 days without impacting the date of separation for the purpose of living separate and apart for at least one year. If you’re unsure about where you stand with regards to […]

The date of separation is the date when spouses separate with no reasonable prospect of reconciliation. The decision to separate is unilateral (meaning consent or agreement from both spouses is not necessary). A spouse can communicate the decision to separate through words and/or action and sometimes notice is given through counsel or through Court proceedings. […]

Spousal misconduct does not affect a spouse‘s obligation to provide financial support to the other spouse when the relationship breaks down. Do you have concerns over your spouse’s actions and their impact on you? We’re a team of family law lawyers experienced in assisting with situations just like yours.  Reach out for a free consultation, […]

Divorce is only applicable to legally married spouses. There is one ground for divorce in Canada, which is a breakdown of the relationship. The relationship breakdown may be evidenced in one of three ways: Living separate and apart for at least one year; Adultery; and Physical or mental cruelty.  It is possible to be living […]