Are Ontario courts more likely to award custody to mothers than to fathers?
In Ontario, custody is awarded based on what is in the best interest of the child. Fathers or mothers have equal rights to apply for custody of their children. So there is no bias between a mother or father seeking custody of their minor children.
What happens if we reconcile and want to cancel the divorce?
If you have reconciled and you have not been granted a divorce order yet, you may withdraw your application for divorce and the matter will be closed. However, if you have already been granted a divorce order, then your only other option will be to remarry.
I share custody with my ex-spouse, but I feel that he/she is an unfit parent. What should I do?
Biological parents are legally obligated to provide child support with respect to their biological children. Generally, child support will be received by the parent who primarily resides with the children.
Can my child’s other parent be ordered to pay for our child’s college education in Ontario?
In Ontario, a child’s college or university education is considered a Section 7 expense, which falls under the umbrella of child support. Both parents have the legal obligation to pay for the child’s educational expense. If one parent is unwilling to pay for such expense, you may apply to court to obtain an order… Read More »
What determines how much child support I have to pay in Ontario?
In Ontario, child support is highly regulated. It will depend on the payer’s annual income and the number of children that the payer has with the other spouse.
How is divorce initiated in Ontario?
In Ontario, a divorce is initiated by filing an application in the court that has jurisdiction to hear your divorce petition. There are two ways to file your divorce application. You can file it jointly with your spouse, or only one of the spouses may file the divorce application.
Can grandparents adopt their grandchildren?
Grandparents may adopt their grandchildren if the grandchildren’s biological parents consent to the adoption. If either biological parent is opposed to the adoption? Then grandparents may apply to court to have the issue resolved.
Will the Ontario court consider high living expenses, such as loan payments and income taxes, when determining my ability to pay child support?
A court in Ontario may consider a payer’s high debt when considering the amount of child support that the payer must pay for their children. In order to get modification to child support payment, the payer must a meet a criteria called undue hardship. If you believe that you’re entitled to a reduction in… Read More »
What are grounds for divorce in Ontario?
Ontario is sometimes called a no-fault province. Meaning that the only legal requirement that spouses need to file for a divorce application is the separation of at least one year without a possibility of reconciliation.
How is child support calculated in Ontario?
The child support payment amount that a payer must pay in Ontario, is calculated based on the payers annual income, and the number of children that the payer and his ex have out of the marriage or relationship. There are other factors that may be considered when calculating the amount of child support paid…. Read More »