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Child Custody and Access
The best interests of the child are the guiding principle of the courts in deciding child-related matters. Child custody is the right of the parent/s to make important decisions with respect to health care, education, and religion.
Access is the sharing of time between parents with the child. It also includes the primary residence and schedules of the child.
Divorce
When the court of competent jurisdiction officially grants the divorce of legally married couples.
Marriage Contracts and Cohabitation Agreements
Marriage contract is a type of agreement wherein a married couple may agree to property issues and spousal support obligations. It is used to address issues like properties and debts before marriage, family wealth, spousal support, and support for children from previous relationship.
Cohabitation agreement, also known as Domestic contract, is a written contract for non-married couples. This type of contract deals with the financial arrangements of both parties while living together, after living together, or if the other person dies.
Separation Agreements
It is a type of Agreement that indicates how much spousal or child support one party has to pay, who will have custody and access of the children, and how the properties are being divided after the breakdown of the relationship.
Assets and Division of Properties
Under the Family Law Act, married spouses are subject to fair division of properties and assets called “Equalization of Net Family Property”. Unmarried or common-law spouses may claim their properties on a different basis.
Separation Agreements
It is a type of Agreement that indicates how much spousal or child support one party has to pay, who will have custody and access of the children, and how the properties are being divided after the breakdown of the relationship.
Assets and Division of Properties
Under the Family Law Act, married spouses are subject to fair division of properties and assets called “Equalization of Net Family Property”. Unmarried or common-law spouses may claim their properties on a different basis.
Child and Spousal Support
When a cohabitation within and outside marriage ends, you may ask for financial assistance from the other spouse.
Child support is calculated based on federal or provincial Child Support Guidelines. The monthly support covers the basic needs of the child including but not limited to food and clothing. The child support payment is determined based on the gross annual income of the payor parent and the number of children.
Spousal support is paid by one spouse to the other after they separate or divorce. It is a complex issue due to the many factors surrounding how much support a spouse should receive. We, at AJ LAW LLP provide an appropriate approach to this matter.
Family Law Litigation
Family law litigation is a complex matter that requires a practical and intelligent approach to various issues related to Family law. We represent clients at all levels of court in Ontario. Our Filipino Family Lawyer will guide you in every step of the way.