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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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