Posted on July 23, 2020
How A Parent’s Move Can Impact Access Schedules
For parents who are divorced or separated, the start of the school year can bring with it conflict in a relationship that is otherwise free…
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Posted on July 2, 2020
International Abduction When The Hague Convention Does Not Apply
Despite how large the world can be (even with technology making it seem smaller every day ) countries still demonstrate ways to work together for…
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Posted on April 30, 2020
Father’s Refusal To Discuss COVID-19 Parenting Leads To A Loss Of Access
The emergence of COVID-19 and the safety measures put in place to slow its spread has led to a huge change in the way people…
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Posted on April 2, 2020
First Decisions Issued Following COVID-19 Court Closures
In last week’s blog, we discussed how Ontario’s courts have responded to the COVID-19 crisis, including family court only being open to hearing urgent matters.…
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Posted on November 15, 2019
Non-parent Seeks Custody Of Child
It’s natural that most cases involving custody and access disputes involve the parents of children. Occasionally, though, someone who isn’t a parent will seek custody…
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Posted on August 16, 2019
Court Of Appeal Upholds Access Rights For Uncle
When we discuss issues around child custody and access, it is usually in the context or parents disagreeing over those matters in the context of…
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Posted on May 24, 2019
How Poor Behaviour Can Affect Custody And Access
When parents find themselves involved in child custody and access disputes, they may find that their behaviour comes under increased scrutiny. A recent decision issued…
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Posted on July 19, 2018
Court Rejects Lawyer’s Attempt To Walk Back Agreement On A Technicality
Technicalities can sometimes be used as a way to escape obligations owed under a contract, but as a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court…
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Posted on June 27, 2018
Can A Judge Force A Parent To Take Children Back To Their Home Country Even If There Is A Risk Of Harm From The Other Parent?
The summer travel season can be complicated for divorced or separated parents. Planning vacations can include everything from the coordination of schedules to the signing…
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Posted on April 13, 2018
What Rights To Access Do Stepparents Have Upon Separation?
Custody and access issues can often arise when parents go through a separation or divorce. Importantly, custody disputes are not exclusive to biological parents alone.…
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