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- Can a Parent Take a Child Out of Province for Summer Vacation?
Summer vacation can be one of the most anticipated parts of a child’s year. For separated parents, however, even a trip within Canada can raise questions about parenting time, consent, travel documents, notice, and what happens if one parent objects. Whether a parent can take a child outside Ontar … Read more »
- What Happens When Summer Camps Interfere With Parenting Time?
Summer can be an exciting season for children across Ontario. School is out, routines shift, and many families rely on day camps, sports programs, arts camps, overnight camps, and other activities to keep children engaged during the break. However, for separated parents, summer camp can also create … Read more »
- Beyond Broken Trust: SCC Recognizes New Tort of Intimate Partner Violence
The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia marks a significant development in Canadian family law and tort law. The case addressed whether existing torts, such as assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, were sufficient to address the harm ca … Read more »
- Silence Speaks Volumes: The Rise of “Grey Rock� Communication in Ontario Family Law Disputes
Family law disputes are often emotionally charged. Separation, parenting disagreements, and financial conflict can create communication patterns that are tense, reactive, and difficult to manage. In recent years, a communication approach known as the “grey rockâ€� method has gained attention onlin … Read more »
- Kids Come First: Court Denies Father’s Demand for DNA Test
A striking decision recently released by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice is sending a clear message to separating parents across the province: family court is not a vehicle for personal vendettas, and the well-being of children will always outrank a parent’s curiosity or desire for vindication … Read more »