The Impact of Domestic Violence on Child Custody Cases
Child custody is one of the most important decisions in a divorce or common-law separation. Besides establishing parental responsibilities, it sets the tone for how well a child re-adjusts after his or her family situation has changed. Most families can amicably settle on child custody arrangements, for others, it’s a matter for the courts to decide.
Court cases are complicated enough, as judges must decide on the best custodial circumstances for the child.
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Child Support for School Expenses
Once you and your former spouse have agreed on where your child or children will live and how they will be cared for after a divorce, you will need to determine child support. Child support is paid by the parent that spends the least amount of time with the child to the one who cares for the child most of the time.
The Family Law Act of Ontario states that every parent is legally obligated to provide support for their dependent children.
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What do lawyers do in a divorce?
You have heard it repeated time and again; if you are planning on getting a divorce, you should consult a divorce lawyer. But what do divorce lawyers do and why should you hire one?
A divorce lawyer will lessen the stress of divorceA divorce is one of the most stressful situations one may experience. There are many things to contemplate, and dealing with the breakdown of a marriage may have devastating emotional effects.
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Common Mistakes Parents Make When Going Through a Divorce
Divorce is tough for all those involved, but it can be especially difficult for children. After a divorce, parents may notice changes in their children, such as plummeting grades, loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed, distancing from friends and behavioural problems. A child’s response to a divorce may be influenced by his or her age, maturity and personality, as well as the way the parents handle the situation.
If you want to limit the adverse effects your divorce has on your children,
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Upcoming Changes to the Canadian Divorce Act
If you are thinking of filing for a divorce in 2020, you should know that there are upcoming changes to the Divorce Act. Most of these changes are aimed at better protecting the interests and rights of children.
Coming July 1, 2020, the following changes will be in effect:
Criteria for a child’s best interestsWith the amendments to the act, the courts will use specific considerations to decide the best interests of each child of divorced parents.
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Seven Things to Remember When Managing Your Finances During a Divorce
Stress can affect a person’s ability to think clearly, and one of the most stressful circumstances some will ever experience is a divorce. If you are in the process of filing for a divorce, although it may be challenging, it is crucial that you put emotions aside to focus on important matters such as your financial affairs.
Here are some things you should do to ensure you make wise financial decisions when going through a divorce:
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