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March 11, 2024

Child Access Rights and Enforcement in Ontario

Divorce is often a difficult process for many, and if children are involved, it can be even more challenging and emotionally charged. Determining which parent(s)…
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February 21, 2024

A Section 30 Assessment Can Help the Court Understand the Parenting Issues in Dispute

Section 30 of the Children’s Law Reform Act allows courts to order the appointment of a third-party assessor to assist in deciding issues of decision-making…
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February 6, 2024

Courts Focus on the Status Quo to Maintain Stable Arrangements for Children

In the family law context, the status quo is a concept that courts use to help make decisions relating to parenting and decision-making responsibility. Courts…
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January 24, 2024

A Relationship Breakdown Can Risk a Jointly Owned Business

During a relationship, parties may establish a family business and merge their personal and professional lives. If the parties are joint owners and the relationship…
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January 10, 2024

When Might Courts Depart from the Spousal Support Advisory Guideline Ranges?

The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (also referred to as the “SSAGs”) were developed to bring more consistency and predictability to spousal support awards and help…
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December 11, 2023

Do Criminal Charges Affect How Courts Decide Parenting Matters?

Family law and criminal law proceedings are dealt with separately by the courts, but a parent’s criminal charges may still be relevant when determining parenting…
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December 4, 2023

Contributions to Multi-Generational Household Do Not Amount to Unjust Enrichment

There are cultural and economic factors behind the increase in multi-generational living arrangements where several generations of a family live within a single residence. This…
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November 21, 2023

Disruptive Parents May Have Their Parenting Time Suspended

Adjusting to a new parenting schedule and regime after a divorce can be difficult for families, but it is important that parents follow court orders…
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November 7, 2023

Courts May Dismiss an Appeal for Non-Compliance

When a party receives an unfavourable result at trial, they may have grounds to launch an appeal. However, there is no automatic right to appeal,…
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October 16, 2023

Weighing Adjournment Requests in Family Law Cases

An adjournment may be requested by a party to litigation in order to postpone a legal proceeding. However, judges can decide whether or not to…
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