Recent Blog Posts
Understanding Canada’s Family Class Sponsorship
Sometimes Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents have to leave behind loved ones in order to move here, but these separations are never intended to be permanent. Fortunately, they don’t have to be because of Canada’s laws concerning family class sponsorship. Family class sponsorship is one of the most important ways for people to… Read More »
The Potential Consequences of Being the Lesser Involved Parent
The majority of parents love their children, a fact the law does not dispute. However, due to a variety of factors such as a time-consuming career, distance, or a lack of cooperation from the other parent, individuals who are not in a relationship with the other parent sometimes end up playing a lesser role… Read More »
The Recent Case Addressing the Special Child Custody Challenges Faced by Divorcing Same-Sex Couples When International Borders Are Involved
We all know that the “traditional” family unit has evolved over time. One of the biggest evolutions has been the legal recognition of same-sex unions in the form of the legalization of same-sex marriage. In 2005 the Civil Marriages Act was passed by parliament and expanded the definition of “spouse” to gender-neutral terminology in… Read More »
What You Should Understand About Purchasing a Home as a Cohabiting Couple
If you and your spouse have decided you want to purchase a house together, the last thing that either of you will probably want to bring up is how the house would be handled should either of you decide that you no longer want to cohabitate. As an unmarried couple, you may even think… Read More »
What You Should Understand About Your Parental Rights and Responsibilities in Ontario
Whether planned or unplanned, many people who find out that they are having a child take steps to establish parentage and care for him or her. However, a recent case spotlighted the fact that not every Canadian feels the same way about unplanned children. What Unusual Case Made an Ontario Appellate Court Consider Whether… Read More »
The Recent Case Addressing Your Ability to Reduce Your Spousal Support Obligation Later On
If you have been the primary financial source in your marriage and you are facing a tough divorce, it may be tempting to sign an agreement without considering how it might be disproportionately unfavorable to you. You may want to be finished with your spouse and this might seem like the simplest way to… Read More »
Understanding the Impact of Emails and Social Media in a Family Law Matter
Social media and the internet play a significant role in the lives of most people these days. According to the Pew Research Center, 65 percent of Canadian adults use social media sites and the internet. And the overwhelming majority of Canadians are at least using the internet. In fact, only nine percent of Canadians… Read More »
Spousal Snooping: Is it Okay to Spy?
The impending realization that you will be separating from a partner in the near future can inflict many feelings, including sadness, anger, and even a morbid curiosity. While there is likely a large part of you that would prefer to remain in denial, this curiosity can lead you to embark on a quest for… Read More »
Deciding How to Approach Your Future Spouse With a Prenuptial Agreement
Getting engaged is an exciting time in your life. Afterwards, your life becomes a whirlwind of cake tastings, venue tours, and figuring out who you want to share your special day with. However, there is another important aspect of preparing for your marriage. This entails figuring out how to approach the topic of a… Read More »
Obtaining a K1 Visa to Join An American Fiancé
Falling in love evokes many emotions. This is especially true when you have fallen in love from a distance with a person who lives in the country that borders our own to the South. Once you and the American you love realized that you want to spend the rest of your lives together, you… Read More »