Oshawa Family Law Blog

When a Children’s Aid Society believes that a parent has abused or neglected their child and the child needs the court’s protection, the agency will file an application. To respond to this application and to preserve custody or visitation rights,…

Given the emotional and financial implications at stake, child support and spousal support arrangements are particularly contentious aspects of many divorces. In some cases, the person required to make the support payments, also known as the Payor, may find themselves…

As a father who is going through a separation or divorce, you likely have questions about what rights you have under Canadian law. People believe in many myths about what rights a father has in the child custody process or…

Sometimes parents can't agree on what's best for their child and how custody should work. When that happens, a court may need to step in and make the call. But what does a judge take into account when they’re considering…

If you are going through a divorce or separation, you might be wondering whether your child can have a say in which parent they will live with or what the parenting time schedule may be. At what age should a…

Separation or divorce can lead to significant change and uncertainty within the family, especially for children. But a parenting plan can help to ease much of the stress and strain during this time of transition and beyond. A well-crafted plan…

If you are a separated father, you are certainly not alone. Statistics Canada estimates that approximately one third of all Canadian marriages eventually end in divorce. For fathers with young children, going through a divorce or separation can be especially…