Child & Spousal Support

Child Support, Spousal Support, Alimony

Child & Spousal Support, Coronavirus, Family Law, Ontario

I Lost My Job Because of Covid-19 – Can I Stop Paying Child and Spousal Support?

Spousal Support and Child Support During the Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Support Obligations: In Ontario, if there is a court order requiring you to pay child or spousal support, you cannot stop paying support, even if you have lost your job. Regardless of Covid-19, the court expects a support payor to continue to pay support until and unless they get a

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Child & Spousal Support, Custody & Access, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Abuse, Family Law, Property Division

Should I Get Divorced Myself or Do I Need a Lawyer?

Getting a Divorce without Hiring a Lawyer Whether or not you can or should handle your own divorce, depends on your circumstances. A “straightforward” divorce can be handled by the spouses themselves. Take for example, the rare case of spouses: who are both physically and mentally healthy; who are equal financially (who have similar incomes, assets and debts); who have

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Canada Immigration Law, Child & Spousal Support, Criminal Law, Custody & Access, Divorce, Estate Litigation, Family Law, Lawsuits, Legal Aid Basics, Power of Attorney, Property Division, Small Claims Court, Wills & Estates, Wills and Estate Planning

Do I Need Lawyer? 15 Reasons You Should Consult a Lawyer

You Should Consult a Lawyer When… The following are good reasons to get a lawyer: Being Charged with a Crime Being Arrested or Being Detained for Questioning Buying or Selling Real Estate Signing an Important Document or Contract Seeking to Patent Your Invention Seeking to Visit, Study in, Work in, or Immigrate to Canada Preparing a Will or Power of

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