Wed, Nov 16, 2011
When people live together they often shared their possessions and do not always keep track of who has bought what; dividing up this property when the relationship ends can be difficult.
People who...
Wed, Nov 16, 2011
by Pamela Cross, LLB
It is not uncommon for a woman to want or need to move to a new community after separating from an abusive partner. She may need to do so for her own safety if her former...
Wed, Nov 16, 2011
by Pamela Cross, LLB
In Canada, the regulation of marriage is a provincial matter, so each province has its own laws.In Ontario, that is the Marriage Act, which sets out the rules for how marriage is...
Wed, Nov 16, 2011
by Pamela Cross, LLB
Family law can be very confusing for anyone. Usually, people only turn to it when there has been a crisis in their family. Often, the laws themselves are difficult to...
Wed, Nov 16, 2011
by Pamela Cross, LLB
All professionals working with children have a duty to report suspicions of child abuse. The Child and Family Services Act sets out the legal duty to report obligation:
it...
Wed, Nov 16, 2011
by Pamela Cross, LLB
There are three common types of domestic contracts that are permitted and regulated under Ontario's Family Law Act:
cohabitation agreements
marriage contracts
separation...
Wed, Nov 16, 2011
by Pamela Cross, LLB
Divorce is regulated by the Divorce Act, which is a federal law. This means that it applies to everyone in Canada, no matter where they live.
Only people who are married...
Wed, Nov 16, 2011
by Pamela Cross, LLB
When two people who have children separate, sorting out the arrangements for the children is often the most difficult issue.This is especially true when a woman leaves an...
Wed, Nov 16, 2011
by Pamela Cross, LLB
Many people live together without being married, either for short or long periods of time. For some, this is a transitional stage as they move towards marriage. For...
Tue, Nov 15, 2011
by Pamela Cross, LLB
Application: A family court case begins when one person brings an application, in which she lists what she is seeking - for instance, custody of the children, child support and...