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Married and wondering if you get anything from the increased value of your home since separation?

Purves-Smith Law

Apr 30, 2021
2 min

Married and wondering if you get anything from the increased value of your home since separation?

With the recent rise in property values in Ontario, many separated couples are dealing with issues arising from an increase in the value...

Are you seeking to end your child support for an adult child? Beware a retroactive variation

Purves-Smith Law

Jan 3, 2021
2 min

Are you seeking to end your child support for an adult child? Beware a retroactive variation

Child support is supposed to end when a child becomes an adult and no longer requires support. Generally, this occurs when a child turns...

Thinking of giving your adult child funds for a first family home? Be wary

Purves-Smith Law

Dec 12, 2020
2 min

Thinking of giving your adult child funds for a first family home? Be wary

It is common for parents to help their adult children to purchase a first home. In many families, the down payment for a child’s first...

Purves-Smith Law

Jul 23, 2020
1 min

You’ve been served – now what?

Preparing for a divorce can be a stressful and confusing time for many. You may have been served with an Application for Divorce with...

What are the steps to bring a family law motion during the Covid Pandemic?

Purves-Smith Law

Apr 4, 2020
3 min

What are the steps to bring a family law motion during the Covid Pandemic?

Under normal circumstances, in a family law case, a family law litigant can bring a court motion to get a temporary order for access,...

Purves-Smith Law

Dec 2, 2019
1 min

Where a Family Court Case is Started

In family law cases involving children, the court case should begin in the jurisdiction where the children ordinarily reside. Determining...

Purves-Smith Law

May 29, 2019
1 min

Better to stay single?

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/culture-news/a27606192/women-happier-without-marriage-and-children/

Purves-Smith Law

Apr 7, 2019
1 min

Should Family Law be Taught in High School?

https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/author/sara-tatelman/high-schools-should-teach-family-law-basics-17028/

Purves-Smith Law

Mar 29, 2019
1 min

Family Law Arbitrator sides with Anti-Vax Mom

https://nationalpost.com/news/arbitrator-sides-with-ontario-parent-who-refuses-to-immunize-child-cites-anti-vaccination-expert#comments-area

Thinking of Changing Child or Spousal Support?

Purves-Smith Law

Feb 16, 2019
1 min

Thinking of Changing Child or Spousal Support?

Commonly, following the making of a child or spousal support order, the circumstances of the parties change necessitating a change to...

Purves-Smith Law

Feb 2, 2019
1 min

Elizabeth May's Speech on Changes to the Divorce Act

Elizabeth May, the leader of the Federal Green Party, provides an interesting overview of the upcoming changes to the Divorce Act. Well...

Pay attention to pre-marriage assets when equalizing property

Purves-Smith Law

Jan 13, 2019
2 min

Pay attention to pre-marriage assets when equalizing property

Section 4(1) of the Family Law Act provides, in part, that the value of property, other than a matrimonial home, that the spouse owned on...

Does the Canada Child Benefit count towards sharing special expenses?

Purves-Smith Law

Dec 22, 2018
2 min

Does the Canada Child Benefit count towards sharing special expenses?

The Canada child benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment for eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under...

How do I stop the Family Responsibility Office (“FRO”) from unfairly garnishing my paycheck?

Purves-Smith Law

Dec 9, 2018
2 min

How do I stop the Family Responsibility Office (“FRO”) from unfairly garnishing my paycheck?

The Family Responsibility Office (“FRO”) is a government agency tasked with enforcing child and support awards. FRO has significant...

Can my ex move my child to another city without my permission?

Purves-Smith Law

Dec 2, 2018
2 min

Can my ex move my child to another city without my permission?

Cases involving one parent moving to a new jurisdiction without the other parent’s permission are often called “mobility” cases and are...

Do Grandparents Have a Say in Child Protection Matters?

Purves-Smith Law

Nov 25, 2018
2 min

Do Grandparents Have a Say in Child Protection Matters?

It is relatively common for grandparents to become involved in child protection matters. Frequently, the grandparent has a bond with the...

Are fathers at a disadvantage in court? 5 things fathers can do to improve their chances in court

Purves-Smith Law

Nov 17, 2018
3 min

Are fathers at a disadvantage in court? 5 things fathers can do to improve their chances in court

It is a commonly-held view that fathers are at an unfair disadvantage in Family Court. An upcoming special on CNN, hosted by Lisa Ling,...

Should you complain about your spouse's lawyer to the Law Society of Ontario?

Purves-Smith Law

Nov 10, 2018
1 min

Should you complain about your spouse's lawyer to the Law Society of Ontario?

Lawyers are in Ontario are bound by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Law Society of Ontario. These rules are designed to protect...

Is mediation right for your family law matter?

Purves-Smith Law

Nov 10, 2018
2 min

Is mediation right for your family law matter?

If you are dealing with a separation, you may have been told that mediation and alternative dispute resolution is better than litigation....

Self-represented in a family law matter and worried you can’t afford a lawyer?

Purves-Smith Law

Nov 10, 2018
2 min

Self-represented in a family law matter and worried you can’t afford a lawyer?

Unfortunately, most people involved in a family dispute in our court-system are self-represented. The cost of retaining a lawyer is often...

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