John P Schuman, CS, Child and Family Law

John P Schuman, CS, Child and Family Law John is a Certified Specialist in Family Law. He is a respected family lawyer and education lawyer. John is also the host of the Ontario Family Law Podcast.

He is a respected family lawyer, education lawyer and children's rights lawyer. John is the principal lawyer at SchumanLaw, Child and Family Law, Education Law and Children’s Rights. John has earned the respect of his clients, judges, mediators and arbitrators for his sensible approach to resolving family law issues, his concern for children, and his understanding of complex financial matters. At

paragraph 71 of a court decision, click here, Justice Sherr wrote “Mr. Schuman’s conduct in this case is an example of what lawyers are supposed to do in difficult cases.”

The mainstream media has recognized John’s expertise and turns to him when it needs a top lawyer in the areas of family law and children’s rights. John has appeared on: CBC/Radio Canada, the Ward and Al Show on Canada Talk Radio, Family Matters with Justice Brownstone (also see this page), DivorceSource Radio, Real Estate 101, and To Your Success.

A lot of people get angry that is "no-fault" - especially when a spouse misbehaves and asks for half. Watch this vide...
06/08/2026

A lot of people get angry that is "no-fault" - especially when a spouse misbehaves and asks for half. Watch this video for on how to get a fault-based divorce in Canada and when you might want one. https://youtu.be/-jAvn_zk5Vs

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05/30/2026

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The Supreme Court of Canada allowed judges to award damages payments for intimate partner violence as part of a . He...
05/24/2026

The Supreme Court of Canada allowed judges to award damages payments for intimate partner violence as part of a . Here is a 15 minute explaining what happened and when courts can and cannot make a spouse pay for :

There has been a significant advancement in Canadian Family Law whe...

Get prepared for your next appearance by understanding what can happen. What a judge does depends on the type of appe...
02/20/2026

Get prepared for your next appearance by understanding what can happen. What a judge does depends on the type of appearance: Check out this video:

If you are in Family Court, or planning to go to family court for your divorce or parenting case, do you know what to expect at the next court appearance? D...

Fed up with your ex's lies in ? Here are some about what to do (and what not to do) to stop your ex from getting an a...
01/25/2026

Fed up with your ex's lies in ? Here are some about what to do (and what not to do) to stop your ex from getting an advantage in your or case.

One of the most challenging situations people face in family court, is hearing their exes lie. Your ex may lie about the children or parenting matters to get...

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01/04/2026

After , you want a great . Check out this video for for what to look for:

Divorce is never easy, but finding the right lawyer to guide you through the process can make a significant difference. In almost every episode, this podcas...

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