The Office of the Children's Lawyer represents children under the age of 18 in court cases involving custody and access and child protection, as well as in civil, and estates and trusts cases. The Office of the Children's Lawyer employs both lawyers and clinicians (social workers), who work on a fee-for-service basis across the province. Clinicians prepare reports for the court and help lawyers who are representing children. View article Article Courtesy: https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/ocl/.

We strongly recommend that Canadian children carry a consent letter if they are travelling abroad alone, with only one parent/guardian, with friends or relatives or with a group. For the purposes of this consent letter, a Canadian child is defined as anyone who is under the age of majority (18 or 19, depending on the province or territory of residence). A consent letter is not a legal requirement in Canada, but it can simplify travel for Canadian children, as it may be requested by immigration authorities when entering or leaving a foreign country or by Canadian officials when re-entering Canada. The…

The law views spousal relationships as financial partnerships. When the partnership breaks down, the person with more income or assets may have to pay support to the other. At the same time, the law expects adults to look after their own needs to the best of their abilities. To decide on how much spousal support and the length of time that it should be paid, the law says that judges must consider a number of factors, including how much the person asking for support needs to meet his or her needs, and how much the other person can afford to pay.…

Arranging child support How to arrange child support between yourself and the other parent or caregiver. View article Article Courtesy: https://www.ontario.ca/page/arranging-child-support

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Part 5 in the series…So, It didn’t settle and you’re headed to Family Court

In our last segment, we outlined the purposes of a settlement conference. Now let’s look at the purposes of a trial management conference.

Part 4 in the series…So, It didn’t settle and you’re headed to Family Court

In our last segment, we outlined the purposes of a case conference. Now let’s look at the purposes of a settlement conference. Each conference has a distinct purpose. These are outlined in the Family Law Rules which govern how a court file proceeds in Ontario.

Part Three in the Series of 5

Last week we outlined the stages of a family court proceeding. Now let’s look at the purposes of each of the conferences.

Part 2 in the series…So, It didn’t settle and you’re headed to Family Court

So you find yourself headed to Family Court. What now?

Dealing with your day in Ontario Family Court

So you find yourself headed to Family Court. What now?...

The frenzy among Chicago Cubs fans to snag pricey and scarce tickets to World Seriesgames at Wrigley Field has now landed in divorce court.

For Parents, Caregivers and Children: 

Many children are walking and biking to school. Younger children often lack the skills to negotiate traffic safely. Help them by stressing the following safety rules:

The province of Ontario will introduce a new set of traffic laws on Tuesday as part of its efforts to make driving safer in the province.

So you and Mr. or Ms. Right have decided to live together. You have no foreseeable plans to marry. You may think, “No problem, we’re not married, so we have no obligations to one another.” You would be wrong.

Your marriage is in question and you're facing a real dilemma.

You may be the one who is deciding should you stay or should you go. "I feel like I need to get a divorce and end this so called marriage. Yet how can I be sure? Some days I feel more confident of my decision than others. A part of me still loves him or at least I care for him.