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Undue Hardship in Paying Child Support For First v Second Family
Often enough people get together and have children then split. And again, the cycle repeats leaving the payor with two families to support
Shankar Law Office
Feb 12, 20204 min read


Equalization
some very useful principles related to how the limitation period applies to a claim for equalisation under the family law act
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Feb 8, 20204 min read


When does a couple actually separate after they say they are separated?
The reality of life is that couples commit to be together for life time and yet, differences cropped up and inevitably they separate
Shankar Law Office
Jan 20, 20204 min read


How do you effectively determine a payor’s income for support purposes?
Before a lawyer or judge can determine an appropriate amount of support for a person to pay, it is necessary to first determine income
Shankar Law Office
Jan 6, 20203 min read


Determining Income of a payor for Child and Spousal Support
This week’s blog focuses on the issue of determining income of a payor for child and spousal support, and specifically whether RRSP withdraw
Shankar Law Office
Dec 15, 20193 min read


Spousal support: what does it mean and who qualifies?
legal principles of the meaning of the term spouse.
The legal principles - who is a spouse?:
Shankar Law Office
Dec 1, 20196 min read


Steps to Take After a Child Apprehension
This post will focus on the issue of how to fulfill the conditions to the satisfaction of the society and the court such that an apprehended
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Nov 15, 20195 min read


Youthful First Offender: sexual assault
What happens if there is a youthful first offender accused of sexual assault for an offence that he allegedly committed over 5 years ago?
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Nov 6, 20193 min read


Maximum Contact Principle
Superior court Judge, Justice McLeod, at the end of a trial, ordered that the child’s primary residence continue to be with the respondent
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Oct 23, 20194 min read


Contempt Action in a Family Law Matter – Part 2
Very recently, the Ontario Court of Appeal had the opportunity to revisit the issue of contempt. The message from the Court is clear.
Shankar Law Office
Oct 16, 20196 min read


My Spouse Wants to Separate, What do I do now?
Separation is never easy. It’s even harder when there are children involved.
Shankar Law Office
Oct 2, 20193 min read


CUSTODY AND ACCESS – THE ULTIMATE QUESTION
The ultimate question in custody and access disputes is “What is in the child’s best interest?”.
Shankar Law Office
Sep 25, 20193 min read


When Do We Move a Contempt Action in a Family Law Matter? – Part 1
Often, courts make final orders on custody and access. Many times, one of the parties do not follow the order of the Court.
Shankar Law Office
Sep 18, 20193 min read
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