Child custody battles can be long, contentious and expensive. Messy divorces can be especially hard on the children involved. These heated battles can tear the children in two, creating upheaval in their lives and making it difficult for them to live at peace. A guardian ad litem is a helpful resource in ensuring that the parents will come to a peaceful resolution when it comes to their...
Hiring a child custody lawyer in Toronto when battling the custody of your little ones can mean all the difference in the outcome of your case. If you are battling for the custody of your child, you may be tempted to file the case on your own using court provided documents or information from some book or online resource. Do-it-yourself custody suit may be acceptable; however, it is advisable...
Child custody disputes in Ontario can often be difficult to resolve. They are not, however, impossible. If you have any kind of dispute that concerns your custody agreement, there are multiple methods that you can use to resolve them. Simply taking the time to make sure that you are able to pick the right method is a good way to make sure that you can resolve the issue in a manner that is...
Shared child custody is one of the many forms of custody available after divorce in Ontario. While there are many different ways to deal with child custody, shared custody is generally considered to be one of the best choices. Before you pursue shared child custody, you should take the time to consider the following facts about shared custody.
Shared custody is also known as joint physical...
Parents who are going for a divorce in Toronto may bring forth the question of long distance custody arrangements. One of the parents may want to move out of the area due to a family obligation, change of jobs or a personal desire. The first step the moving parent will have to take is convincing a judge that this is in the child’s best interest.
Are Long Distance Custody Arrangements in...
Deciding child custody is one of the issues you will have to face while filing for divorce, if there are children involved in your marriage. A divorcing couple’s final decree will address custody of any minor children, regardless whether this custody is achieved through litigation, mediation or agreement. There are four main types of custody. These are:
Legal custody
Physical custody...
There may come a time during the course of your life when you will require the services of a child custody lawyer in Toronto. Custody battles are rarely pleasant because the involved parties are usually ready do just about anything to make sure that they win the case. To survive this battle, one needs the services of a good custody lawyer. Here are 5 questions you should ask a custody lawyer...
Many couples who are going through divorce often wonder how to file for custody in Ontario. Divorce is not a pleasant topic and the process can be long and stressful for all parties involved. This usually puts the children right in the middle of everything. Children don’t ask for their parents to divorce and it can be a very confusing time for them, so when it comes to matters like...
A parent needs to take a step back from the situation and have a clear explanation as to why the child should be with him before taking steps to file a temporary custody order. The process is not as simple as filling out some paperwork, and several details factor into the ultimate approval or denial of the request. It is best to allow our divorce lawyers to handle this kind of work. Family law...
Children and divorce are often a recipe for heartache. Early childhood educators may know this better than anyone, as they are usually on the front lines of dealing with their student’s confusion and emotions. Besides offering support, educators are often drawn up into the battle as one parent or both attempts to gain an ally by presenting their side of the story (often with...