Sometimes a parent may decide that a grandparent is not to have any contact with their children. This, however, does not preclude the grandparents from applying to the court to be granted contact time with their grandchild. So, do grandparents have any legal rights in Canada? The issue at court usually is not whether the…

Child Custody or guardianship matters arise when the Court decides who the minor child lives with and which parent or guardian has the rights and responsibilities for making important decisions about the child’s life. When the parents or a parent is living with the child before separation, they’re automatically considered a guardian and have custody,…

Conflict of any kind can be stressful, frustrating, and damaging to the emotional well-being and health of a person. More is at stake when the conflict involves spouses or common law partners, and children. Therefore, it becomes all the more important to search for ways to combat the effects of a conflict before it proves…

Some people might believe the family law regime favours women. This is not true. In fact, it has historically disadvantaged women but this is changing. The Family Law Act was introduced in 2013 with sweeping changes to the law on separation that strive to improve equality rights for women, as well as non-traditional families such…

Divorce is a confusing time for children. They may have some understanding of what is going on depending on their age. They may have friends whose parents have gone through divorce and will relate to the experience through stories those friends have told them. Yet regardless of their age, they will notice that the family…

These 10 divorce tips to protect your children are beneficial to you and your family, as the effects of divorce can have long lasting effects on a child’s growth and development. Learn what you can do to protect your children during a divorce. #1 – Prevent an Abusive Partner from Contacting the Children If you…