Child support is governed by the Federal Child Support Guidelines. Despite their name, the Guidelines are mandatory and to the court will order that child support be paid in accordance with the Guidelines. There are two types of support, base…
Being a divorce and family law firm, we see all types of relationship dynamics. We are also privy to the intimate details of why couples seek divorce. Over the years we have noticed a trend on the top 5 reasons…
If you are considering divorce it’s more than likely you have confided in a friend or family member. Our senior divorce lawyers caution clients to take all the advice they receive with a grain of salt. Every divorce is unique…
Going through a separation / divorce is one of the most difficult and stressful events anyone can experience. A good mediator will be there to assist you in maximizing the control you have over your situation. All good divorce mediators know,…
In 2011, The Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family conducted the Federal Justice File Review Study to learn more about divorce and the family law system in Canada. This study was part of the Department of Justice Canada’s Family,…
We have all heard the term “staying together for the kids” to refer to parents who remain married until their children are grown and out of the house. What many parents don’t realize is that continuous exposure to conflict is…
If you are separated from the parent of your child/ children and you want to relocate to a new city, or even a new part of the city you currently reside in, you may face legal issues. Often, the parent…
With nearly half of all marriages ending in divorce, it’s inevitable that you know someone or you are someone who has been through this life-altering event. At Jones Divorce and Family Law, we believe if you are going to go…
How To Raise Happy And Healthy Children During Divorce Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful and difficult situations a family can face. This is especially true if the decision to separate was not unanimous and there…
