Child Custody and Access When the Child is in a Different Country
There are a host of additional considerations with respect to child custody and access when the child is in a different country. I have recently discussed child…
There are a host of additional considerations with respect to child custody and access when the child is in a different country. I have recently discussed child…
A recent decision of the Ontario courts provides sharp reminder to parents on what not to do in a custody battle. In Harboura v. Sitzer, 2016 ONSC…
It can be challenging to obtain an order for child custody when parents live in different countries, particularly where one parent has moved to a new country…
In international child custody matters, the “habitual residence” of the child is a critical factor in determining whether there has been wrongful removal or retention of a…
Divorce and the “recombining” or blending of families is increasingly common, which raises the question: does a stepparent have to pay child support in BC? The answer is yes;…
Child support and custody, spousal support, division of matrimonial property, and divorce can be very complex in international family law matters. The breakdown of the marriage is…
A recent line of tax cases has provided some insight into divorce negotiation tactics with respect to availability of tax credits where child custody is split or…
How is child support calculated where the payor spouse earns income as a shareholder, director, or officer of a corporation? I have previously discussed some issues that can arise…
When calculating income for child support, the Federal Child Support Guidelines state that where the parties do not agree on the payor spouse’s income, the court should look…
When does child support end for adult independent children? Does child support end if the child is estranged from the parent? Does child support end when the…
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