Are Marriage Contracts & Cohab Agreements Enforceable?

One common misconception people have about marriage contracts and cohab agreements is they are hard to enforce should the relationship not endure. Problems with enforcing these types of agreements often arise when they were not created with the assistance of a qualified marriage contract and cohab agreement lawyer.

Some people assume all they must do is write out the agreement, get it notarized, and it is legally enforceable should the relationship end. Yet, this is not always the case.

Read More

Can Child Visitation Be Withheld If My Ex Isn’t Paying Child Support?

One of the biggest misconceptions divorced couples have is that they can withhold access to the minor children if the non-custodial parent is not paying child support. In Ontario, as well as throughout Canada, child access and child support are separate legal matters.

People mistakenly assume just because one parent is breaking their agreement, the other can do the same. Yet, both parents can get into serious trouble with the Courts and FRO (Family Responsibility Office) when they fail to meet their child support obligations and refuse access to their minor children.

Read More

When Is Requesting A Child Custody Modification A Good Idea?

Whether you and your ex-spouse arrived at the child custody agreement on your own or the court intervened, this arrangement is not easily changed just because one parent wants to make a change. Courts tend to scrutinize the reasons for wanting to modify the child custody agreement. Simply saying that the current schedule no longer works is not sufficient.

Yet, there are times when a modification to the child custody agreement can be a good idea when it is the best interest of your children.

Read More

What You Need To Know About Child Support And Claiming The Child Tax Credit

If you are separating or getting ready to divorce and have two or more minor children with your spouse, you will want to make sure your child custody agreement and child support agreement are written in such a manner as to protect you and your spouse’s right to claim the child tax credit.

In recent years, there have been changes in tax laws that have made it difficult for both parents to claim the child tax credit on one of their dependent children.

Read more here...

What Will Happen To My Children If I File For Divorce?

A separation and divorce can be rather stressful on its own and even more so when there are minor children involved in the process. While you and your spouse will be separating and getting divorced, it will mean changes to the family dynamic and a new structure for your children. There are several things you and your spouse can do to ensure the transition is less stressful on your children.