If you are in the midst of a custody or access dispute, you may have heard of the Office of the Children’s Lawyer, or the “OCL”. The OCL is a government body that has the power to investigate, report, and…
What Does it all Mean? Have you ever found yourself scratching your head at the various custody and access terms and phrases? There are so many similar words and phrases; it can often be confusing to those unfamiliar with the…
Pension Division In 2012, the Ontario Government amended the Pension Benefits Act and the Family Law Act with regard to the division of pension assets on the breakdown of a spousal relationship. Prior to these amendments, dividing a pension could…
Financial Statements: What are they and why are they so important? One of the biggest headaches in family law litigation can be when a party fails to make full and timely financial disclosure. This can significantly delay the proceedings and…
What happens when your children spend approximately equal time with each parent? A common misconception is that no child support will be paid. While this may be true in some cases, the analysis is much more complicated. If each parent…