Borden Family Lawyers

07/15/2022

When there is a dispute about who gets primary physical custody, courts will usually decide which parent should have direct care of the children based on their best interests. If you or your loved one is involved in a custody battle, don't hesitate to seek our help. We are an experienced Family Law Firm

When a relationship ends, one of the most challenging decisions parents have to make is who gets custody of the children. Each parent may have different visions for the children's future. Parents may also have different values and beliefs about child-rearing. When parents can't agree on sharing cust...

04/12/2022

No-Fault Divorce is a relatively new legal concept that allows couples to end their marriage without needing to go through a long and drawn-out court battle. There are a few important things to know about this type of divorce, Check out our post to learn more

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No Fault Divorce is a relatively new legal concept that allows couples to end their marriage without needing to go through a long and drawn-out court battle. Instead, spouses can agree to divorce simply by notifying the other spouse of their decision. There are a few important things to know about t...

01/15/2022

Shared parenting is when couples aim to have their children spend a minimum of 40% of their time with each parent. This is also called shared custody and is specifically defined in the Federal Child Support Guidelines.

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What is Shared Parenting? Shared parenting is when couples aim to have their children spend a minimum of 40% of their time with each parent. This is also called shared custody and is specifically defined in the Federal Child Support Guidelines. Shared parenting agreements typically come to life outs...

11/23/2021

How to Get a Restraining Order in Oshawa, Ontario – The Beginners’ Guide.

How to Get Restraining Order in Oshawa, Ontario – The Beginners’ Guide If you are looking for help with Restraining Orders in Oshawa, Ontario, this is the post for you. Restraining orders can be a powerful tool in your legal arsenal. Restraining Orders are court orders that protect victims of ab...

12/15/2020

When Does My Child Support Obligation End?

In Ontario, many support payor’s assume that their obligation to pay child support for their child ends when the child turns 18, but in many...

10/25/2020

But What About the Family Pet?

While most associate family law with the division of assets , and custody and access to children, for some separating couples another import...

10/12/2020

Separation Agreement vs. Court Action

A common first question when approaching a family law lawyer regarding your separation, custody and access issues is whether you should proc...

09/15/2020

What to Consider When Contemplating a Separation?

What to Consider When Contemplating a Separation? Before you even vocalize to your spouse that you would like a separation, you should c...

04/22/2020

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:

ENDORSEMENT [1] The applicant seeks leave to bring an emergency motion to “restore his Court ordered access to his daughter, namely, Ame...

04/21/2020

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: Read More: https://bit.ly/3eEMygH

03/30/2020

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.

03/21/2020

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/