When determining parenting time (formerly “access”) and decision-making responsibility (formerly “custody”), Ontario courts focus entirely on the best interests of the child. The court considers factors such as: The child’s emotional, physical, and psychological needs...
A parenting plan is a written document that outlines how separated or divorced parents will share time and responsibilities for their children. It typically includes details about parenting time schedules, holidays, school breaks, decision-making, travel,...
Under Ontario’s Children’s Law Reform Act and the Divorce Act (Canada), the term parental decision-making responsibility has replaced “custody”. It refers to who has the legal authority to make key decisions about a child’s health, education, religion, and overall...
