Borden Family Lawyers
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Separation Agreement vs. Court Action

What to Consider When Contemplating a Separation?

WHEN DECIDING IF THERE IS A REQUIREMENT TO COMPLY WITH A CURRENT COURT ORDER FOR PARENTING TIMES/ACCESS PROVISION DURING COVID-19, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING CASE ON THE ISSUE OF COMPLIANCE:

WHAT DO PARENTS DO REGARDING COURT ORDERED ACCESS ARRANGMENTS DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS? The Ontario Family Courts are dealing with this issue on a case to case basis, however, cases have come before the Courts this past week that have set out Guidelines for parents to follow... and consider with respect to parenting times and before deciding to bring this issue before the Court on an urgent basis. See https://bit.ly/3bxoeuw for more information on how to deal with these issues.

What is My Date of Separation? One of the fundamental pieces of information that your family law lawyer will need from you is your date of separation or when you and/or your spouse made the decision to part ways from your relationship. This is usually one of the first questions your lawyer will ask you in your consultation. Sometimes, but not always, the date of separation or valuation date is the date one partner leaves the home, other times it is the date the parties began living separately, even while under the same roof... READ MORE - https://bordenfamilylaw.com/what-is-my-date-of-separation/

What is a Spouse?

Expert Evidence on Family Court motions Are you attempting to file that doctors note/letter, psychologists report or counselling report in a family court which purports to provide an opinion concerning an issue in a dispute such as custody, access, or support issues? While it may sound simple, providing Expert Evidence requires a couple of steps, and each one is pretty challenging. See how we can help you navigate these challenges. https://bordenfamilylaw.com/expert-evidence-on-family-cour/

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Blog: With the digital age creating more convenience with communication, it doesn't mean it will work in the legal world. Emailing a vague separation agreement won't allow you to properly move forward and in some cases void the draft entirely. http://ow.ly/rWv750vHbwU #familylaw #familylawyer

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Blog: In a recent decision by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, a couple with a legal marriage agreement make changes to the previous terms once they are separated. http://ow.ly/TBfS50vAihq #marriageagreements

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Blog: What happens to spousal support when the paying party experiences an increase in income? This was recently discussed in a decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. http://ow.ly/Acuq30pgH1J #familylawyer #familylaw #oshawa

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Blog: When people think of child custody disputes, its natural that they likely think of two parents at conflict over who gets custody of a child. However, there are occasions when other parties come into the mix. http://ow.ly/k1yK30pdxJL #familylawyer #oshawa

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Blog: A contract isnt necessarily a surefire way to avoid court in the event of conflict. A good example of this comes from a recent decision by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice: http://ow.ly/OuOV30p9Gvr #divorce #marriagecontract #familylawyer

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