Does Child Support Pay For Daycare and Other Costs?
There are two types of child support set out in the Federal Child Support Guidelines: the basic monthly amount and section 7 expenses. The...
Family Law & Legal Fees
Unless a lawyer is assisting you with an uncontested divorce, she likely will be unable to tell you exactly how much resolving a legal...
At what age can a child choose which parent they live with?
When deciding on living arrangements for a child, the term commonly used is “parenting arrangements”. This term should not be confused with “custody” which...
Child Support and Visitation
When parents separate, they often focus on their own rights and, in doing so, they connect the right to child visitation with that of...
The Family Home
What is the family home? In Saskatchewan, the law refers to the marital or matrimonial home as the family home. A family home may...
Deducting Family Law Legal Fees on Your Tax Return
Some legal fees paid in a family law matter are eligible for a tax deduction. Legal fees that are not deductible include those incurred...
Separation Agreements
Time in court arguing over the terms of separation often has damaging effects on both spouses and children. A separation agreement can save a...
3 Things You Should Know About Divorce
What is the difference between separation and divorce? A separation occurs when one or both spouses decide to live apart with no intention of...
Child Support Payments and Covid-19
Many parents are experiencing economic hardship as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Usually, a parent who is paying child support will apply to...
Family Law during COVID-19
In this uncertain time, people are unsure of how or when they may get help with their family law matters. Due to the COVID-19...