What does the term “Undue Hardship” mean in payment of support amounts?
A Court in Ontario has the discretion to award an amount different from the Child Support Guideline Table amount if the Court finds that...
How can I change a Final Order of the Court in Ontario?
A Final Order under either the Divorce Act or the Family Law Act may be varied/changed if either parent can demonstrate a material change...
What are the factors that the Court sees in granting orders for retroactive child support?
A Court may order child support payable for a period preceding the commencement of an Application. The parents’ obligation to support...
How is the Hague Convention relevant in Custody and Access matters?
Canada is signatory to the Convention on the Civil Aspect of International Child Abduction (Hague Convention). The Hague Convention...
What does the term “Net Family Property” mean in Family Law?
The Family Law Act lays down a regime for division of property upon breakdown of marriage. The formula is designed to calculate the...
What does the term “Matrimonial Property” mean in Family Law?
Under the Family Law Act in Ontario, only married or formerly married spouses have rights to the matrimonial home. This includes same-sex...