Common Family Law Issues

In light of the COVID-19 situation, you might be thinking of making a will. A will is a legal document that says who gets your property after you die. Read More Original Article Source Credits: Steps to Justice , https://stepstojustice.ca/ Article Written By: NA Original Article Posted on: April 23, 2020 Link to Original Article: https://stepstojustice.ca/questions/covid-19/i-want-write-will-what-do-i-need-know/

When a relationship breaks down, there are financial as well as emotional impacts. Did you know that, depending on where you live and the status of your relationship (married or common-law partners), the rules may be different? Here's some useful information if you find yourself in this situation. Read More Original Article Source Credits: National Bank , https://www.nbc.ca/ Article Written By: National Bank Original Article Posted on: 13 April 2021 Link to Original Article: https://www.nbc.ca/personal/advice/savings-investment/property-division-divorce.html

If you and your partner cannot agree on spousal support, with or without the help of lawyers, you have two options. You can ask a family law professional to help you resolve your issues. Or, you can go to court and ask a judge to decide. Read More Original Article Source Credits: Steps to Justice , https://stepstojustice.ca/ Article Written By: NA Original Article Posted on: November 30, 2017 Link to Original Article: https://stepstojustice.ca/questions/family-law/what-should-we-do-if-we-cant-agree-spousal-support/

Except in rare cases where the law requires otherwise, members of the public are welcome to attend Superior Court of Justice proceedings. Read More Original Article Source Credits: Ontariocourts , https://www.ontariocourts.ca/ Article Written By: NA Original Article Posted on: NA Link to Original Article: https://www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/at-court/etiquette-procedures/

"Every resident has the right to give or refuse consent to any treatment, care or services for which his or her consent is required by law and to be informed of the consequences of giving or refusing consent." Read More Original Article Source Credits: Cleo , https://www.cleo.on.ca/ Article Written By: NA Original Article Posted on: January 2015 Link to Original Article: https://www.cleo.on.ca/en/publications/everyres/11b-consent-treatment

You and the other parent may set up your own child support agreement. It is a good idea to put your agreement in writing and sign it. If you do this, there is less risk of a misunderstanding. It is also easier to enforce a written and signed agreement. Read More Original Article Source Credits: Department of Justice , https://www.justice.gc.ca/ Article Written By: NA Original Article Posted on: 2017-08-04 Link to Original Article: https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fl-df/child-enfant/csa-paee.html

Physical abuse is when someone assaults you, handles you roughly, or slaps, pushes, or beats you. It is also physical abuse when someone refuses to give you medicine that you should take, or gives you medicine that you should not be taking. Read More Original Article Source Credits: Community Legal Education Ontario , https://www.cleo.on.ca/ Article Written By: NA Original Article Posted on: January 2015 Link to Original Article: https://www.cleo.on.ca/en/publications/everyres/2-no-abuse

Canada’s history has been shaped by countless determined women who worked to promote and uphold gender equality in Canada. Women championed a number of important human rights that have become core Canadian values — the right to vote in provincial and federal elections, the right to own property, the right to earn a fair wage, and finally, the right to be recognized as “persons” under the law. Read More Original Article Source Credits: Government Of Canada , https://www.canada.ca/ Article Written By: NA Original Article Posted on: 2017-10-25 Link to Original Article: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/rights-women.html

An Ontario Superior Court of Justice judge said a recent cross-border custody case is a “stark reminder” that, as courts transition to using digital platforms and accept more electronic communications as evidence, the potential grows for manipulation and misuse. Read More Original Article Source Credits: Canadian Lawyer , https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/ Article Written By: Zena Olijnyk Original Article Posted on: 11 Mar 2021 Link to Original Article: https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/family/forged-documents-spoofed-emails-in-custody-battle-a-reminder-of-challenges-in-virtual-trials-judge/353845