Travelling with children over Christmas during COVID-19: the likely view of the courts

Courts don't like to be called upon to decide parenting schedules over holidays and prefer parents to work things out. But if parents can't, here is a summary of cases that could help predict what a court is likely to say.

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Co-parenting during COVID

In April 2020, Connect lawyer and mediator Rebecca Stanley teamed up with divorce coach and registered clinical counsellor, Shelley Behr, to offer a virtual seminar on Co-parenting During COVID-19 on Zoom, a very important topic during the holidays.

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What if parents disagree whether their child should get vaccinated?

A couple of recent cases from Ontario are clear: COVID-19 is real and if one parent is listening to the medical health professionals and the other isn't, the one who is listening could get sole decision-making power when it comes to vaccinations.

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Back to school during COVID-19

Having your children return to school in September can be stressful enough without COVID-19. But what if and your ex can't agree on whether it is safe to go back?

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International travel during COVID-19 not in the children's best interests

You may have thought taking your children back and forth across the border during COVID-19 would be obviously wrong. But one parent didn't think it was that obvious. The Court however, disagreed with him.

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An Update on Child Support in the time of COVID-19

COVID-19 has caused many people to lose their jobs but without a court order, or agreement, child support obligations remain unchanged despite the change in a person's income. Here's a summary of what courts have done so far on support applications.

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Family Violence during COVID-19

COVID-19 has created some serious challenges and will continue to do so for some time. But one challenge that faces some is an increase in domestic violence.

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Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos

We have been living with the chaos and uncertainty of COVID-19 for a number of weeks now and it is evident that people are receiving mixed messages about their obligations for co-parenting and support, and other family law issues.

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Guardianship Appointment During COVID-19

As parents, none of us like to think about what would happen if we became seriously ill or passed away. But during this COVID-19 crisis, these thoughts are not far away. Appointing a guardian may help ease some of the worry.

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Supreme Court and Provincial Court Accommodations during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected the affairs of many individuals and organizations, including the BC Courts at both the Supreme Court and Provincial Court levels. Here's what the courts are doing.

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What is urgent? A summary of cases so far

Courts remain open to hear urgent matters only and a number of judgments since courts closed illustrate the types of matters that the courts are willing to hear.

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Another case on what is "urgent" in this COVID-19 world

Another recent Ontario court decision illustrates how urgent matters will be dealt with. In this case, a father took his children for spring break and didn't return them. The court agreed the matter was urgent, and held the hearing almost immediately

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Denying Co-Parenting in Times of Social Distancing

One of the most asked questions we’re getting right now is related to parenting time and concerns over having the children move between households. Here are some answers.

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What constitutes "urgent" in this COVID-19 world

Courts are hearing urgent matters only and an Ontario court has provided guidance on what will be considered urgent in family law matters. Raising COVID-19 as a reason to suspend co-parenting will not be enough.

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Continuing with your separation in a COVID-19 world

For those who are in the middle of separation and divorce, this uncertain time due to COVID-19 may create even more anxiety about how the process can move forward and not leave you financially vulnerable. Here a some ideas on what you can do.

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The courts are closed because of COVID-19: What happens to my family law case?

Courts in British Columbia have effectively closed, remaining open only to hear 'urgent business.' In this blog we look at what family law matters the courts are likely to consider urgent and what to do if you think you have an urgent matter.

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Parenting Time and COVID-19

COVID-19 raises a number of questions regarding shared parenting, such as "should the children go between the two households?" Connect Family Law partner Leisha Murphy provides some answers.

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Child Support and COVID-19

COVID-19 is causing many people to lose their jobs. So what happens to child support obligations? Generally they remain in place, but here are some things you should do if you are having difficulty paying.

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Travelling with children over Christmas during COVID-19: the likely view of the courts

Co-parenting during COVID

What if parents disagree whether their child should get vaccinated?

Back to school during COVID-19

International travel during COVID-19 not in the children's best interests

An Update on Child Support in the time of COVID-19

Family Violence during COVID-19

Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos

Guardianship Appointment During COVID-19

Supreme Court and Provincial Court Accommodations during COVID-19

What is urgent? A summary of cases so far

Another case on what is "urgent" in this COVID-19 world

Denying Co-Parenting in Times of Social Distancing

What constitutes "urgent" in this COVID-19 world

Continuing with your separation in a COVID-19 world

The courts are closed because of COVID-19: What happens to my family law case?

Parenting Time and COVID-19

Child Support and COVID-19

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