How difficult is it to obtain a court order for family counselling? (CASELAW Update)
If you are divorced, you may have concerns about maintaining relationships with your children. Upon deterioration of such relations, a parent may consider counselling as an opportunity to mend the issues at hand. However, problems arise if the former spouse disagrees with counselling as a remedy to the situation. In this event a court order […]
Where should I go to get a divorce in Ontario?
If you’ve made the realization that your marriage has gone beyond salvaging, then the first step is to figure out how and where you can actually apply for a divorce. To some it can seem like a very intimidating process, but it is actually quite simple to do. Do it myself? Fill out an application yourself […]
Possible Upcoming Changes to the Family Law System with Bill C-78
Back in May of this year, the Federal Government introduced Bill C-78, which proposed a number of changes to the current family law system. These amendments will be the first significant update to the legislation in over 20 years. Make sure to read through the list of key changes in order to be aware and […]
How to protect yourself against parental alienation in a divorce
In any divorce, it’s common for friends or family to either knowingly or unknowingly take sides and support one party over the other. This can take a more dangerous turn, however, if one parent tries to use their influence over their children to undermine the other parent. What are some examples of parental alienation? After […]