In the summer of 2019, Parliament made a number of changes to the Divorce Act through Bill C-78. The changes came into force on March 1, 2021. On the Department of Justice website, there are detailed descriptions and explanations of all the changes. An overview of some of the most Read more…
It is clear that we have entered into unprecedented times, and it is understandable that parents are confused about pressing issues during this pandemic. We thought it would be prudent to outline a few frequently asked questions, and share information gathered from the Ontario family law court decisions to date. Read more…
Parental alienation involves the psychological manipulation of a child into showing unwarranted fear, disrespect or hostility towards a parent and/or other family members. It is characterized as a distinctive and widespread form of psychological abuse and family violence. It occurs almost exclusively in association with family separation or divorce. Most Read more…
According to the Ontario Family Law, a grandparent does not have an automatic right to see a grandchild. It is generally up to the child’s parents to decide whether the child will see a grandparent or other extended family members. Although there have been efforts to make grandparents’ rights a Read more…
An interesting case was brought before the Ontario Court of Justice on the issue of relocation on a temporary basis. In Boudreault v. Charles, 2014 CarswellOnt 7523 (Ont. C.J.), the mother moves to relocate to Montreal with her 3 year old child by way of an interim motion. It is Read more…