FAQ: Property Q. Do I have to be married to apply for a division of property under the Family Law Act? Yes. Persons who cohabit, but are not married spouses, are not entitled to apply to the Court for a…
FAQ: Divorce In order to dissolve a marriage, a divorce must be obtained. If you are separated, but not yet divorced, you are still married! Q. On what grounds can I apply for a divorce? Marriage breakdown is the only…
FAQ: Parenting Order and Parenting Time (formerly known as Custody and Access)
FAQ: Child Support Q. How can I find out whether my child is entitled to child support? Both the Divorce Act and the Family Law Act define a child, and specifically a child who is eligible for child support. Under…
Do We Need to Improve the Procedures Employed by the Office of the Children’s Lawyer in the Resolution of Custody and Access Disputes? Ivana Vaccaro, Partner RV Law We are certainly due for a re-evaluation of the procedures employed by…
A Legislative Response to Domestic Violence in Ontario Families By Ivana Vaccaro, Partner at RV Law The scope of this paper is not intended to cover the global presence or implication of domestic violence and therefore I will not speak…
Custody & Guardianship of Minors & Minors' Property Provincial legislation in Ontario allows for the appointment of custodial parents for minor children in case of death, and also allows the appointment of guardians of the child(ren)'s property. Custody of Minors…
