When it comes to fathers’ rights, there are many myths circulating, and they’re generally quite harmful. There are a number of misapprehensions regarding unmarried fathers, too. Many of them don’t understand their rights under Ontario’s laws. Read on to get the facts on unmarried fathers’ rights in Ontario.
Myth: You Have No Right to Custody
Many people think that if you fathered a child out...
Divorce can destroy a family. The relationship between children and parents, especially between fathers and their kids, can suffer enormously. In many cases, children wind up living with their mothers, and their fathers sometimes have to go to court to see them more frequently. Dads have legal rights too, though. Read on to learn what you need to know about child custody laws in Ontario before...
Divorce breaks a family apart, but it’s even worse when your ex-spouse interferes with your rights to visit or access your children.
It’s a frustrating, heartbreaking situation, especially because you might not know what your rights are, and you aren’t sure if your spouse is violating the law. Read on to learn how you can tell whether your spouse is disobeying the court’s orders about...
How do you determine overnight access for a non-custodial parent to a minor or a baby?
In Sheppard v. Sheppard, the Newfoundland court considered an application for overnight access for a breastfeeding young child. The Court noted the following governing considerations at paragraphs 10-11:
My duty at this juncture is to determine what is in the best interests of the child. In making this...
Divorce is hard, there is no denying that. When it comes to taking care of the children, however, divorce becomes more difficult. You want the children to be taken care of and kept out of the stress of the divorce proceedings, but that seems impossible when it comes to figuring out custody and child support. If you are looking to predict how much child support you will owe or will be owed, you...
Courts use a child access assessment to decide on a child’s best interests. This assessment identifies a child’s requirements, and determines what parenting arrangements will best fulfill those requirements. The parties might opt for an independent assessment, or a court might refer the case to the Children’s Lawyer Office for evaluation.
Independent Access Assessment...
Adolescent access introduces parents to a whole world of change. Parents will now have to contend with the wishes of their growing child. This also means that certain routines will have to be adjusted based on the requirements of your adolescent child, possibly even living arrangements. A Toronto divorce lawyer can assist you and your problems. Pick up the phone today to speak with one of our...