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Overview of the Child’s Best Interests in Ontario Family Law

By Zagazeta Garcia LLP |

If you are a parent involved in a divorce, separation, or other legal matter impacting your child, you may already be familiar with the best interests of the child standard. The concept comes from the Canada Divorce Act as opposed to Ontario or provincial laws, and it is applied whenever a court decides child… Read More »

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Options For Custody And Visitation In Ontario Divorce

By Zagazeta Garcia LLP |

Parents consider the needs of children as a top priority when going through divorce in Canada, and the key issues you will need to address are child custody, visitation, and support. The terminology has undergone an update in recent years with amendment of Ontario’s Children’s Law Reform Act, which replaces custody with decision making… Read More »

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Mistakes People Make When Creating An Ontario Parenting Agreement

By Zagazeta Garcia LLP |

Parents have legal rights and responsibilities with respect to minor children despite the breakdown of the marriage, so child custody and visitation will come up in Ontario divorce proceedings. Fortunately, you will not necessarily be subjected to rigid, unworkable legal standards when addressing these important issues. The Canada Divorce Act encourages parents to create… Read More »

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Types Of Child Custody In Ontario

By Zagazeta Garcia LLP |

Regardless of whether parents are involved in an intact relationship, they still have rights and responsibilities with respect to minor children. Visitation, parenting time, and support are certainly important, but child custody is the threshold consideration. The concept refers to how parents make decisions regarding how to raise the child, so it is not… Read More »

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Co-Parenting Tips For Peel Region Schools’ Summer Break

By Zagazeta Garcia LLP |

The end of the school year will soon arrive, which means kids across Canada will be rejoicing in their freedoms, enjoying favorite activities, and savoring the warmer weather of summer. For Peel Region Schools, the last day of the school year is June 30, 2022. All parents will face challenges as they adjust schedules… Read More »

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3 Facts About Child Custody In Mississauga Divorce Cases

By Zagazeta Garcia LLP |

While parties to an Ontario divorce will typically wrap up the details of property division and alimony in their final decree, the rights and obligations of parents extend into the future depending on their child’s age. According to the Government of Canada Department of Justice, almost 40 percent of Canadian couples share a child… Read More »

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Three Ways Using Technology Can Help Your Co-Parenting Situation

By Zagazeta Garcia LLP |

Co-parenting might not always be easy, but it is usually the best solution for children who are growing up with parents who live in different homes. As of 2016, almost 20 percent of Canadian children were growing up in a household with one primary parent. Even if your child doesn’t live with you most… Read More »

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Is Recording My Ex Helpful To My Child Custody Case?

By Zagazeta Garcia LLP |

Do you remember those days when recorded video and audio was so grainy that it was hard to even make out what was what? Technology has come a long way over the years and these days, it has advanced so much that it has become common to pull out your phone and start recording… Read More »

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Back-To-School Co-Parenting Tips For Divorced Or Separated Parents In 2021

By Zagazeta Garcia LLP |

This time of year is always an eventful season for the millions of children who are currently enrolled in public school programs here in Canada and this has never been more true than in 2021. Ontario’s government recently announced that students will be able to return to the classroom full time this September under… Read More »

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Winning Sole Custody Of Your Child

By Zagazeta Garcia LLP |

Reaching the decision to end a relationship is never an easy task, especially when kids in common are a part of your family picture. Children are understandably the biggest concern for most people during a separation or divorce. Sometimes former spouses are able to objectively and amicably agree to a post-separation parenting arrangement plan… Read More »

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