• Parenting in plain language

    With separation or divorce come mixed emotions, confusion and an array of unfamiliar legal terms. Understanding which laws apply to parenting in these circumstances is tricky enough without having to learn a whole new vocabulary! In this article, we explore both the laws and the terminology that apply to parenting after separation or divorce. Better […]

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  • International Travel with kids

    The days are getting longer, the weather’s warmer, and children yearn for summer. As the school year draws to a close, families may be finalizing vacation plans. There are things you should know if you’re planning to travel outside of Canada, especially if you share custody of your children with another parent or guardian. This […]

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  • Family law: Spousal and partner support

    Spousal and partner support refers to payments made by one spouse or partner to the other. Such payments are made to compensate for financial decisions the couple made during their relationship. The nature of a couple’s relationship determines which terms are used. Support obligations between married couples are referred to as spousal support; payments between […]

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  • Family law: Standing in the place of the parent

    When a relationship or marriage dissolves, the obligation to financially support children remains. This responsibility most often falls to the parents. Where another adult has stood in the place of the parent, that adult may have to pay child support. Learn more about the criteria used in determining whether an adult has stood in the […]

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  • Family law: Parental income and child support

    Child support refers to payments made by one parent or guardian to another. These payments provide financial support for the benefit of the child or children. The amount of child support payments is determined, in part, by the payor’s income. This article explains how parental income is determined for the purposes of child support. How […]

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  • Family law: child support for children over 18

    When a couple’s relationship breaks down, parents still have an obligation to support their minor children. Children over the age of 18 may also be entitled to child support, provided that they meet certain criteria, as described in this article. What is child support? As explained in an earlier post, child support refers to payments […]

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