Is my spouse entitled to a portion of my business in Ontario?
Your spouse may be entitled to a portion of your businesses in Ontario. If your business was existing prior to marriage, then your spouse may have a lesser interest in the business, rather than if the business was started during marriage or at the outset of marriage.
Do the wishes of a child have any influence in custody decisions in Ontario?
Yes, if a child is 13 years or older, their views and preferences will be looked upon by courts before making their final custody and access decision.
Can a grandparent ever get custody of a grandchild against a natural parent in Ontario?
A grandparent may get custody of their grandchildren against the natural parent if they can satisfy a court that it is in the best interest of the children for them to have custody.
What is child support?
Child support is financial assistance paid to the parent who primarily cares for the children. Child support is highly regulated in Ontario. It is based on the parent’s annual income and the number of children that they have out of their relationship.
If I get joint custody, will I still have to pay child support in Ontario?
Yes, child support is not determined by who has custody. If you have joint custody with your ex-spouse and you are not the parent primarily caring for the child, you will have to pay child support.
Do grandparents have any rights of custody or visitation with their grandchildren?
In Ontario, court will generally award custody and access of minor children to their biological or adoptive parents. If grandparents would like to have rights and visitation to their grandchildren, they may do so by applying to court and satisfying a judge that is in their best interests of their grandchildren to have time… Read More »
Are there different types of spousal support in Ontario?
There are different types of spousal support, such as temporary spousal support, lump sum award of spousal support, time-limited spousal support. If you believe that you are entitled to spousal support, then you should contact a family lawyer to assist you in what is the best option in your case.
What is child custody?
The parent or parents who have custody of their minor children are authorized to make major decisions regarding those children. Major decisions may include healthcare decisions, education, or religion.
If a father terminates his parental rights, does he still have to pay child support in Ontario?
If a parent terminates their parental rights in Ontario, they are no longer under a legal obligation to pay child support for that child.
Does my ex-husband have to continue to pay spousal support if I am now living with another man?
In Ontario a higher income spouse may have to pay special support to a lower income spouse in the event of marriage breakdown. There are certain factors to consider when determining whether you may have to pay spousal support or receive spousal support. Some factors may be the length of marriage, the ability of… Read More »