The financial impact associated with divorce or separation can be a legitimate concern for people, and the obligations around things such as spousal support and child support should not be minimized or taken lightly. Once a court sets child support or spousal support amounts, it can be very difficult to have those changed. Even a […] The post Father Claims COVID-19 Has Left Him Unable To Pay Support appeared first on Jason Howie ..read more

When a couple gets divorced or separated, the matrimonial home can sometimes be the largest asset shared by the couple. Oftentimes one of the parties buys out the interest of the other, or the home is sold and the proceeds are divided between the parties. Usually, the money from the sale would be distributed to […] The post Competing Parties In Line For Proceeds From Home Sale appeared first on Jason Howie ..read more

When issues of child custody or access come up, it is in relation to a child’s biological parents. But separation and divorce can impact other non-traditional families, such as blended families where stepparents are involved. In a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the court looked at an issue revolving around a […] The post Stepfather Looks for Access To Child appeared first on Jason Howie ..read more

We blogged last week about how the courts handled an issue where separated parents could not agree on which school to send their child home. Such issues can be difficult to manage and are similar to another topic that we see come up from time to time, which is what happens when one parent wants […] The post Considerations To Take Into Account When One Parent Wants To Move appeared first on Jason Howie ..read more

We blogged a few weeks back about how the courts approach conflicts between parents when it comes to deciding where a child or children from a divorced or separated family should go to school. Today we discuss another recent decision that looks at that same issue in the hopes that it gives parents an idea […] The post Maintaining Parenting Schedule Key In Determining Which School Child Will Attend appeared first on Jason Howie ..read more

We wrote a few weeks back about a mother who was looking to prevent her children from being returned to Kuwait after she alleged they faced harm from their father if returned. In the original hearing, the trial judge ordered the mother to escort the children back to Kuwait on the grounds that there was […] The post Mother Appeals Decision To Send Children Home To Kuwait appeared first on Jason Howie ..read more

Post-separation agreements can be an important step for parties to take when a relationship ends in separation or divorce.  They can help establish what will happen if a significant change in circumstances occurs, or if there is a disagreement between the parties. However, a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice shows us […] The post Court Determines Whether Parenting Agreement Can Hold Up Against Scrutiny appeared first on Jason Howie ..read more

The start of the school year can cause stress or anxiety for many parents and children, especially if it’s the child’s first year in school. For parents who have divorced or separated, these feelings can be exasperated by other complications, such as deciding which school the child should attend if the parents live close to […] The post Start Of School Year Causes Dispute Over Where Child Will Go To School appeared first on Jason Howie ..read more

We blogged a few weeks back about how a parent’s behaviour during COVID-19 resulted in a temporary loss of in-person access. But as is always the case with the law, issues related to custody and access are rarely cut and dry. A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice shows how the courts […] The post Court Weighs Risks When Determining If Child Can Return Home appeared first on Jason Howie ..read more

It may be natural to assume that once a separation or divorce is final, that a relationship between a couple will finally conclude. However, even when court orders are in place, material changes in circumstances might have an impact on the obligations of each of the parties down the road. This can apply to spousal […] The post The Best Interests Of The Children Are Critical To A Decision By One Parent To Move appeared first on Jason Howie ..read more