My spouse pays child support for our child. Can I ask him to contribute towards the expenses incurre
One can ask the other person to contribute towards the child’s activities. However, whether you could force them to contribute or not...
My spouse and I separated, and the children live with her. Should I pay child support to her for th
Child support is both a moral issue, and a legal issue. Someone has to pay for a child to have reasonable opportunities and to pay for...
I am a permanent resident and I am now charged with a criminal offence, is there any consequence on
A person who is not a citizen of Canada and who is convicted of an offence and who is sentenced to jail is immediately affected by the...
One brother was the Power of Attorney over our mother’s account. We do not know how her account was
A Power of Attorney is required to keep records and be transparent with the handling of funds or activities on behalf of the grantor....
My mother passed away and my father is still alive, there is no Will, how is the Estate going to be
When a spouse passes away not leaving a Will behind, then the Estate of the deceased is controlled and distributed in accordance with the...
I found out that my wife has been having an affair. I have decided to end the marriage. Because she
A spouse’s claim to spousal support is not based on whether the spouse’s actions have led to the breakdown of the marriage. Rather it is...
In a Family Law matter, what is meant by “best interests of the child”?
Courts in Ontario resolve custody and access applications on the basis of what is known as the “best interests of the child”. The test is...
What does the term "access" mean in Family Law?
The term “access” in Family Law refers to the time the non-custodial parent has the child in his or her care. Access includes the right...
What does the term "custody" mean in family law?
There is no statutory definition of the term “custody”. Custody refers to the right and responsibility of a parent to make major...
Is custody of children the same as the sharing of the schedule for the children?
A. Yes B. No Correct answer: B Custody means that one or both parents, or another third-party such as the grandparents, will make...
