Family Law

Family lay claims include divorce and separation, custody and parenting, child support and spousal support, enforcing support and resolving enforcement issues.

Family law is critical to most Canadians as it governs relationships between spouses, and between parents and their children. In family law, marriage and divorce fall under federal jurisdiction but most other issues, including adoption and matrimonial property disputes, fall under provincial laws that vary widely. Traditional family structures have changed significantly over time, with increasing numbers of same-sex and common law relationships, and growing divorce rates. This has led to intense debates over the future of family law, court challenges and provincial reviews of legislation.

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Divorce and Separation

If you separate or divorce, you will need to make many important decisions such as where you will live and how you will manage your finances. If you have children, their needs must be your priority. As a first step, learn about your rights and responsibilities. Some family laws are federal while others are provincial or territorial. It is important to understand which family laws apply to your situation.

Parenting Arrangements

When deciding how to care for your children during and after a separation or divorce, there are a lot of things to think about. The most important thing to consider is, “What is best for my child?” It is a good idea for you and the other parent to create a parenting plan, setting out where the children will live and other important details. It is important not to involve your children in any conflict between you and the other parent.

Spousal Support

Spousal Support is money paid by one spouse to the other after they separate or divorce. It is sometimes called alimony or maintenance. Many factors may affect whether a married or common-law spouse is entitled to spousal support and how much support they should receive.

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