Domestic contracts are an important area of our practice, as our objective is always to resolve matters outside of court by way of agreement, as this tends to be a more efficient and cost-effective way to resolve family law disputes. Whatever domestic contract you choose,...
One may be surprised to learn that in Ontario, married and common law couples are not accorded the same treatment when it comes to property division on separation. When a relationship comes to an end, common law partners and wedded couples are treated differently under...
Child custody and access is a pivotal part of separation and divorce proceedings. Ensuring that a child or children’s best interests are addressed and maintained are a judge’s priority in family law cases. At Vandeputte Law, we have years of experience working with child custody laws...
In Loco Parentis: Child Support Obligations for Step-Parents Blended families are becoming the norm. Did you know that as a step-parent you could be required to support your step-children in the event of separation? Because child support is viewed as the right of the child, the court...
The Million Dollar Question: Do Common Law and Married Couples Have the Same Rights? Clients are often surprised to hear that common law and married spouses do not have the same rights and obligations on relationship breakdown. Although both married and unmarried spouses can make a...