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 »
Can grandparents be awarded custody of their grandchild(ren) in Ontario?
Grandparents can be awarded custody of their grandchildren in Ontario if a biological parent is unable or unwilling to do so. The requirements that are looked upon to see if the grandparent will be eligible to obtain custody of their grandchildren is what is in their best interest.
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.