Olivia Maley, Articling StudentFebruary 5, 2026 Determining income for child support purposes is often straightforward in family court, if the parent is a full-time employee. In many instances, however, one parent has been ill or injured and is seeking a reduced child...
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What Can I Expect In Family Mediation?
A Step-by-Step Guide (Ontario) Olivia Maley, Articling Student Family mediation is one method of resolving family law disputes, and may be an appropriate way to resolve your dispute. Depending on the issues involved and the specific facts of the case, mediation may be...
The Toronto Family Responsibility Office and Enforcement of Child Support
Introduction In Ontario, and in Toronto the Toronto Family Responsibility Office (FRO) plays a pivotal role in enforcing child support orders and ensuring that children receive the financial support they need. Child support is a fundamental aspect of family law that...
Empowering Victims with a Toronto Domestic Violence Lawyer
Victims of domestic violence face daunting challenges that necessitate expert legal guidance to secure their safety and well-being. Domestic violence inflicts deep wounds on individuals and families, leaving them in need of both protection and support. This blog post...
Family Law Considerations for Short Marriages
The rise of short marriages, characterized by unions of relatively brief duration, has brought about a distinct set of legal considerations and implications within the Ontario and toronto family law framework when considering separation and divorce. In Ontario, short...
Parental Decision-Making and Child Custody Laws in Ontario
Child custody disputes can be emotionally charged and legally complex, making it essential for parties and Toronto custody lawyers to have a comprehensive understanding of the law of parental decision-making in Ontario.
Prioritizing Children’s Interests and Parenting Arrangements
Prioritizing Children’s Interests and Parenting Arrangements
What is the the Function of the Office of the Children’s Lawyer in a Family Law Court Proceeding in Ontario?
The Office of the Children’s Lawyer in a family law court proceeding in Ontario acts as a third party investigator to ascertain the views and preferences of children and to assist parents in serious parental disputes related to decision making and parenting time....
What Happens After You Retain a Family Law Lawyer
What happens after you retain a family law lawyer? Well that depends on a large number of factors. Some factors include, the complexity of your case, urgency of matters you presented to the lawyer you consulted with, the style of practice of the lawyer you consulted...
What is “Imputation” of Income As it Relates to Child Support and Spousal Support Obligations?
This is an article which is meant to address the rules around moving or relocating with or without your children, if you are are separated or divorced and have children who are subject to a parenting arrangement with a former partner or spouse. Under fairly recently passed legislation or laws, you you must now under new laws enacted in Ontario, give a Notice of Relocation to your former partner or spouse 60 days before your planned move.
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