Child Custody (currently called Decision Making Authority) Child Custody (currently also called: "Decision making authority") - determines which parent has a right to make the decisions about the children’s health, education and religious upbringing.  There are many custodial arrangements.  When parents have joint decision…

COSTS OF FAMILY MEDIATION Costs of mediation are usually split equally between the parties.  In Ontario, private family mediation typically costs $300-$700 per hour, depending on the mediator’s experience and case complexity. Total costs average $2,000-$5,000 per spouse, split equally. This is far less…

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COHABITATION AND MARRIAGE AGREEMENTS In Ontario, it is possible to enter into cohabitation and marriage agreements that govern division of property and spousal support rights upon the breakdown of the relationship. Such a contract overrides the rights and obligations under the Ontario Family Law…

CHILD SUPPORT IN ONTARIO In Ontario, Canada, child support is a legal obligation. It’s designed to ensure children receive financial support from their parents, even after a separation or divorce. It’s rooted in the principle that both parents are responsible for their children’s financial…

CHANGING EXISTING ORDERS OR AGREEMENTS Orders for child support, spousal support, decision making authority (formerly custody) and parenting time (formerly access) are not set in stone, even if they are called “final”.  They were drafted with the family’s present circumstances in mind.  When those…

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ADVANTAGES OF MEDIATION Usually mediation saves you money compared to going to court or pursuing lawyer-assisted negotiation.  Mediation is usually a faster process for resolving conflict than court action or lawyer-assisted negotiation.  Mediation dates can generally be arranged within a few weeks.  There is…

PARENTING TIME (formerly ACCESS) When the children live with one parent, the other parent usually spends time with the children on a regular basis.  These visits are called access - currently parenting time visits. The court will normally award the non-custodial parent as much parenting…

Monika Curyk jest prawnikiem zajmującym się niemal wyłącznie prawem rodzinnym. W swojej działalności dąży do tego, by pomóc swoim klientom zidentyfikować kwestie sporne i znaleźć dla nich zadowalające rozwiązania na drodze ugodowej, a gdy to zawiedzie, zdecydowanie i efektywnie dochodzi ich praw drogą sądową.…