Straight Talk On Weddings And The Law
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]June 26, 2014 By Fhara Pottinger If only it were simply about getting to the Church on time! However, the lead up to a wedding can be mass of coordination and effort with many moving parts as you try to plan that special day just as you always dreamed. As with most things in life, weddings […]
Straight Talk About Family Law
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]April 28, 2014 By Fhara Pottinger You and your spouse have hit that point where you decide to talk to a lawyer about your rights and your options. What should you bring with you to your first appointment? What should you know? Bring – your last three years of tax returns at least two recent pay-stubs […]
The Effects Of Child Support Overpayments, Cost Of Living Adjustments, And The FRO
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]February 22, 2012 By Mark Mikulasik The Family Responsibility Office (FRO) announced this week that it is currently taking steps to address administrative errors that resulted in overpayments of child support to thousands of Ontario residents, totaling close to 5.3 million dollars, and in some cases dating back to 1997. Those affected by the error may receive a “Notice of Cost of […]
Bill 133 – Family Law And Changes To Workplace Pensions
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]February 16, 2012 By Mark Mikulasik Divorcing or Separating? Do you have a workplace pension? If so you should be aware of changes in the law. Rules governing division of workplace pensions on divorce or separation under the Ontario Pension Benefits Act and the Ontario Family Law Act were amended by Bill 133 and will be effective January 1, 2012. […]
What’s New For 2012? The New Child Support Guidelines Table Amounts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]February 15, 2012 By Brad Smith The Federal Child Support Guidelines have been in effect since May 1, 1997. The table was amended in May 1, 2006. In 2006 there was, in some situations, a quite dramatic increase in the amount of child support. The tables have been amended once again effective December 31, 2011. There has not […]
The Mandatory Information Program For Family Law Disputes – What Does It Mean For You?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]September 15, 2011 By Fhara Pottinger The legal system in Canada is designed to deal with property and not people. As a result, family disputes are a poor fit, because even when they appear to be about property, they are mainly about people. In spite of various no fault reforms, emotions tend to run high in […]
A New Option For Separating Spouses
December 17, 2010 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “Love is a feeling, marriage is a contract, and relationships are hard” – Lori Gordon When relationships stop working and that contract needs to be dissolved, there used to be two options – either the parties came to an agreement, which became known as the separation agreement, or everyone went to […]
Child Support
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]March 30, 2010 By Brad Smith Child support, for married or unmarried spouses, is determined according to the Child Support Guidelines. Child support is the amount set out in published Tables according to the number of children, the income of the support payor plus “special or extraordinary expenses”. For example, according to the Tables, in Ontario, […]
Custody And Access Of Child
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]March 23, 2010 By Brad Smith Custody of a child is determined according to the best interests of the child. Factors considered in determining the best interests of a child include: the love, affection and emotional ties between the child and parent the age, views and preferences of the child the length of time the child […]
An Introduction To Family Law
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]March 17, 2010 By Brad Smith There are several issues that arise in family law, including spousal support, child support, possession, division, and equalization of property and custody and access of children. These do not arise just at the time of separation of spouses. These issues should be addressed several times in the life of you […]