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Welcome HP Articling Students & Future Bloggers
On behalf of the student committee and everyone here at Harrison Pensa, we would like to take this opportunity to welcome our incoming articling students: Andrew Wood, Andy Rady, Brad...
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Costs: What Every Family Law Litigant Must Consider
The issue of costs is one that you should consider before commencing a proceeding in family court and, that should be discussed with your lawyer at your initial consultation appointment....
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Top 6 Things That Require Your Attention After Separation That You May Not...
After separation most people think about the immediate issues of custody and access, child and spousal support and, division of property. The following is a list of things that require your...
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Access to a Child Pursuant to a Divorce
A parent of a child, or any other person, may apply to the Court for an order for access to him or her pursuant to the Children’s Law Reform Act (CLRA). For example, a biological parent; step-parent;...
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You’re separated… it’s time to think about estate planning
Now that you’re separated, you should consider drawing up a new Will. If you do not, on your death, your “ex” may still inherit a significant portion of your estate. Your separation and even...
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Child Support: Special or Extraordinary Expenses
These are expenses paid by each parent, in proportion to their annual incomes, in addition to Table support . They are often referred to as “section 7 expenses”. Special or Extraordinary...
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Own a home? About to be married? It’s time for a Marriage Contract.
If you own a home and are contemplating marriage, you ought to consider entering into a Marriage Contract. If you and your spouse are ordinarily occupying your home as your family...
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Adult Child Support: What you Need to Know about “Reasonable Efforts”
Under the Family Law Act, a child over the age of 18 years is entitled to child support if he or she is enrolled in a program of full-time education. Under the Divorce Act a child over the...
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