What happens on interim custody applications when there is no existing court order? In granting an interim order for custody, the court is obliged to consider the status quo. Preservation of the status quo pending trial is generally considered to [...read full post]
Social media – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and the like – is not going anywhere. It is now firmly rooted as an accepted and, for some, indispensible part of our interconnections with others. The mechanism will evolve (or devolve, depending on [...read full post]
The courts are not waiting for the legislature when it comes to the wording of orders. Changes proposed in the White Paper on Family Relations Act Reform have not yet been adopted as law; however, in keeping with the report’s [...read full post]
There can be a positive obligation on separated or divorced parents to support a child through post-secondary education if that cost is labelled an extraordinary expense pursuant to s.7 of the Federal Child Support Guidelines. That section states that,
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Heinrichs Richards is committed to exploring all options to assist our clients reach successful resolution of their family law issues. To that end, we are pleased to advise that we have certified Family Law Mediators at our firm who are [...read full post]
