What are the different types of adoption available in Ontario?

Ontarians who are planning to adopt a child have a few different kinds of adoption available to them. First, parents can choose to adopt a child locally or internationally. The other thing parents can decide is whether they would like to adopt a child through a public or private adoption process. Parents who are hoping […]

Who is responsible for paying child support?

While this particular blog post is not intended to provide legal advice, it may remind divorcing couples in Ontario of the fact that parents are obligated by the law to financially support their children in accordance with their capacity and capability to do so. Neither a divorce nor a physical separation from one’s children absolves […]

Filing for custody as a non-parent

Sometimes, there are special circumstances in which the parents of a child are unable to provide care. If an Ontario court does not declare a parent or the child is not adopted, a non-parent may seek custody of the child.   Securing a custody order is important for non-parents because it provides proof of custody […]