A recent case, J.Z. v. L.H.C. 2015 BCSC 97, presented an unusual attempt to use the Family Law Act towards purposes that were almost certainly beyond the intention of the drafters of the act. In that case, the mother [...read full post]
Categorized: Case Analysis, Custody and Access, Family Law, Legislation Analysis, Mobility.
The most important aspect of making shared custody work is ensuring both parents examine their personalities and find the ability to put their children above all else. It is essential to put your child(ren) first. To do this requires, of [...read full post]
Categorized: Custody and Access.
There seems to be a misconception that family lawyers should be hired only by separating partners. The idea is an old one, based on the history of adversarial divorce and family law, certainly in Toronto in particular, but also in [...read full post]
Categorized: Custody and Access.
We are often approached by parents who tell us that they want the court to consider their child’s wishes in the determination of their family law matter. It is possible for the court to take this into consideration through a [...read full post]
Categorized: Custody and Access.
What rights does a court have over child related decisions when an interim custodial parent has been named? This question, in the context of the custodial parent’s decision to move out of the country with the child, was examined by [...read full post]
Categorized: Case Analysis, Custody and Access, Mobility.