Purves-Smith Law

04/30/2021

https://www.purvessmithlaw.com/post/married-and-wondering-if-you-get-anything-from-the-increased-value-of-your-home-since-separation

With the recent rise in property values in Ontario, many separated couples are dealing with issues arising from an increase in the value of property post-separation. If you are married and residing in Ontario, the remedy for property division is found in the equalization provisions of the Family Law...

01/03/2021

https://www.purvessmithlaw.com/post/are-you-seeking-to-end-your-child-support-for-an-adult-child-beware-a-retroactive-variation

Child support is supposed to end when a child becomes an adult and no longer requires support. Generally, this occurs when a child turns 18 years of age and is no longer pursuing any form of education. What many payors learn when their child turns 18 is that a child support order does not automatica...

12/12/2020

https://www.purvessmithlaw.com/post/thinking-of-giving-your-adult-child-funds-for-a-first-family-home-be-wary

It is common for parents to help their adult children to purchase a first home. In many families, the down payment for a child’s first home comes entirely from his or her parents. Many parents transfer funds to their children in this way without consulting with a lawyer. If your child is married o...

07/23/2020

https://www.purvessmithlaw.com/post/you-ve-been-served-now-what

Preparing for a divorce can be a stressful and confusing time for many. You may have been served with an Application for Divorce with you as the Respondent. If this has happened, it is important to note that your response is needed promptly. This is called the Answer and it must be served on your ex...

04/05/2020

https://www.purvessmithlaw.com/post/what-are-the-steps-to-bring-a-family-law-motion-during-the-covid-pandemic

Under normal circumstances, in a family law case, a family law litigant can bring a court motion to get a temporary order for access, support, or property issues. However, with the onset of the Covid-19 crisis, the availability of court relief has been circumscribed. On March 15, 2020, the Ontario S...

12/02/2019

https://www.purvessmithlaw.com/post/where-a-family-court-case-is-started

05/29/2019

https://www.purvessmithlaw.com/blog/better-to-stay-single

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/culture-news/a27606192/women-happier-without-marriage-and-children/

04/07/2019

https://www.purvessmithlaw.com/blog/should-family-law-be-taught-in-high-school

https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/author/sara-tatelman/high-schools-should-teach-family-law-basics-17028/

03/29/2019

https://www.purvessmithlaw.com/blog/family-law-arbitrator-sides-with-anti-vax-mom

https://nationalpost.com/news/arbitrator-sides-with-ontario-parent-who-refuses-to-immunize-child-cites-anti-vaccination-expert -area

02/16/2019

https://www.purvessmithlaw.com/blog/thinking-of-changing-child-or-spousal-support

Commonly, following the making of a child or spousal support order, the circumstances of the parties change necessitating a change to support. Unfortunately, if