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Adult Child Support
Legal Matters
Question I have been paying child support for years and my child is turning eighteen. Can I stop paying child support? Answer A child’s entitlement to support from his parents does not automatically end when that child turns e...
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between Custody and Access?
Legal Matters
Question What is the difference between custody and access? Answer Custody and access both refer to children in a separation or divorce, and the two are often confused. Custody refers to who makes the decisions about a child’s school, ...
Read More Download PDFSelf-Representation
Legal Matters
Question I am self-represented and the trial is soon approaching. Why should I retain Jaskot Family Law Barristers to do my family law trial? Answer Although family law proceedings are case managed by the Court from an early stage in ...
Read More Download PDFLength of Court Case
Family Matters
Question If my matter ends up in Court, how long will it take before it is completed? Answer The length of time your case will take from start to finish depends on a number of factors, including the relationship you have with your spouse, t...
Read MoreADR Options
Legal Matters
QUESTION: Are there alternatives to the court process to resolve the issues from the breakdown of a marriage? ANSWER: The court process is just one method to determine issues arising from the breakdown of a marriage. There are several alter...
Read MoreConduct in a Divorce
Legal Matters
Question: Is the conduct of my spouse relevant in a divorce proceeding? Answer: In today’s day and age, the conduct of divorcing spouses is generally not relevant to the outcome of divorce proceedings. Divorces are now treated as...
Read More Download PDFAcquaint Yourself With “New” Limitation Period
Darryl A. Willer
In the recent decision of Connell v. Huxtable, 2014 ONCA 86 (CanLII) the Ontario Court of Appeal considered and clarified the applicable limitation periods for various types of unjust enrichment claims that are frequently advanced in family law...
Read MoreThe Enhanced Duties and Expectations Of Experts
Darryl A. Willer
The December 1, 2014 decision of Justice Harper in Berta v. Berta, 2014 Carswell Ont. 12382 is a must-read for every family law lawyer and business valuator who deal with complex financial claims, including child support and spousal support and...
Read MoreImputing Income
Hamilton Spectator - November 2014
Question How is my income determined if I have an obligation to pay child support or spousal support to my spouse? Answer In many cases, your income will be determined by reference to your personal income tax return from the most recent yea...
Read MoreDo I need a lawyer to represent me if I separate from my spouse?
Legal Matters
Question Do I need a lawyer to represent me if I separate from my spouse? Answer There is no legal requirement that a separating spouse must retain a lawyer to represent them either in negotiations or in Court. In fact, in recent year...
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