Who gets spousal support in Ontario and why?
Spousal support will be paid to the lower income spouse in Ontario in order to assist them to become self-sufficient. There are different factors associated with the eligible of the lower income spouse and receiving spousal support, such as the length of the marriage, the different in ages of the spouses, and the disparity… Read More »
What are some common arrangements for child visitation in Ontario?
The most typical arrangement for child visitation in Ontario will include access of the children to the visiting parent every other weekend from Friday to Sunday, including some extended time with the children then they are off school and during holidays.
How do I enforce a support order in Ontario?
In Ontario, support orders are generally enforced by an agency called Family Responsibility Office. That agency will be responsible for enforcing the support order in the event that the payer fails to meet their obligation.
Can custody rights be modified in Ontario?
Custody rights can be modified in a Ontario provided that there are a change of circumstances that would avail you to do so, some of the most difficult change of circumstances may be relocation of one parent to a different country or a major change in your work schedule that will affect visitation of… Read More »
When parents are not divorced yet, can one parent move with the children out of Ontario?
A parent may not move with the children out of Ontario without the express consent of the non-accompanying parent. Preferably, you should have that consent in writing. If the non-accompanying parent is opposing the relocation, then you must contact a family lawyer to assist you in litigating the issue in court before you move.
My spouse lost their job and stopped paying child support. What do I do?
If your spouse has lost their employment and they’re unable to make child support payments and if the child support payments are a court order, they must contact a family lawyer to explore their options on filing a motion to change their support payments. In Ontario, child support payments that are court ordered will… Read More »
How do I get my child support increased in Ontario?
If you believe you’re entitled to an increment in child support, you should first contact the child support payer and request certain financial documents from the person to see if you’re eligible to an increment in child support payments. If the child support payer is unwilling to provide the financial documentation, you may seek… Read More »
Can child support be retroactively modified in Ontario?
Child support can be retroactively modified in Ontario, provided certain factors are met in order for you to do so. The most common factor may be the increase or decrease of the payer’s annual income, which will go hand-in-hand with the amount of child support that the recipient will be receiving.
What papers do I need when I start a divorce case in Ontario?
The documents that you will need to file an application for simple divorce will be your marriage certificate. If you were married in a foreign country or if the marriage certificate is not in the english language, that marriage certificate must be translated by a certified translator and you will … If there are… Read More »
My spouse is trying to kick me out of our home. Is that legal?
Spouses in Ontario have a right to remain living in the matrimonial home although they are legally separated. Generally, a spouse may not change the locks or remove you unless there’s a court order that allows them to do so.