Family law covers a wide range of legal issues involving children and marriage, and a family law judge is the one that presides over these cases. They may hear cases that are related to child custody, divorce, termination of a parent's rights, and questionable paternity. They may also decide monetary matters for those that have cases in family law. For example, a family law judge may decide whether to grant child or spousal support and the total that should be given. In some courts, the judge may preside over cases of child neglect and abuse.Such a judge applies the law in their jurisdiction to the parties that appear before them in court, including the families and attorney. The judge will preside over hearings, trials, and makes the decisions in accordance to the law and are fair. Before
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While going through a divorce is complex and stressful for most people, divorcing parents experience the added stress of having to share the news with their children and shelter them throughout the process. In addition, children will take the news and grasp the concept of divorce very differently depending on their age and emotional development. Understanding children's developmental levels is one of the most important things parents can do to help their children adjust to the reality of divorce.Babies and toddlers up to 2 years of age are physically and emotionally very dependent on their parents and caregivers. They don't have any ability to understand the concept of divorce and how it will affect them personally in the short and long term. Preschoolers (age 3 to 5) are still very depend
Read MoreWhy do you need a foreign divorce opinion letter? There is no problem with getting remarried in Ontario after one or both of the parties to the marriage have been divorced. However, if one or both of the parties got divorced outside of Canada, then you will be required to produce a foreign divorce opinion letter in order to have your marriage license application accepted. This is to prove that the divorce that was issued in another country is, in fact, legitimate and you are free to marry in Ontario.Why you need a lawyer in OntarioYou will need to contact an Ontario lawyer in order to request a foreign divorce opinion letter. Your lawyer will need to be satisfied that you sought a legitimate divorce that should be recognized in Ontario. In order to satisfy themselves that your divorce was
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Independent legal advice is when a lawyer in Ontario or wherever you're based advise you separately to your partner or other people involved in a joint agreement. It is essential when you are entering into any legal agreement or signing any legal document such as a pre-nuptial contract to ensure you have all the critical facts at your disposal. This impartial advice will include such things as how this issue affects you in terms of the pros and con's, obligations and the consequences involved should things go wrong in the future. This ensures you have all the necessary information in order to be able to make a well-informed decision as to whether an agreement is fair and so you can sign any legal documents with full confidence that you will be legally protected as much as possible.When you
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Celebrity Divorces Continue Putting Spotlight on Family Law Risks & Challenges
Celebrity divorces always seem to be front and center on the tabloid covers or the back pages of the newspapers. Three examples highlight different family law and divorce matters, and the risks and challenges involved. Let's take a look to learn more about these cases and how they may apply to someone else's circumstances.First, consider the case of Nicolas Cage and his relationship with Erika Koike. The two apparently dated for a year, before getting married after an alcohol-fueled night in Las Vegas. Within four days Cage had filed for an annulment. Meanwhile, Koike believes that an annulment doesn't settle matters, and that she is entitled to spousal support.There's a lot of he said-she said in this case, as there often are in celebrity divorce cases. Without reading too much into that,
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For people who are divorcing or dealing with other family law problems this is an alternative type of resolution process. The ones in these cases work to reach a solution together along with a family attorney. In some cases, they also have the help of financial advisors and mental health counselors. When collaborative family law is chosen the solutions to the family law matters is done without going to court. It is a process that is meant to be less adversarial than dispute-resolution processes in other types of family law. The ultimate goal is to come in an agreement that is in the best interest for all parties involved, which can include children.Collaborative family law was originally developed to be used in the divorce process. To use this process, both parties need to agree to partici
Read MoreWhat to include in a Pre-nuptial Agreement Pre-nuptial agreements, arranged with the help of an Ontario lawyer, can be a bone of contention between couples, because it can seem as though a husband and wife-to-be are focusing on getting divorced even before the marriage ceremony has even taken place!I do (or I don't?!) It is an unavoidable fact however that approximately just over one-third of marriages don't make it to the finish line and so it is crucial and only sensible to protect yourself financially in the event of your marriage becoming part of this statistic. In doing so you also actually protect yourself emotionally. A prenup can actually provide the peace of mind to start your married life with confidence; knowing that should things go wrong, you have a contract in place to ensure
Read MoreTips From Education Defense Attorneys: How to Get Special Services for Children
For some children, school can be a challenge. These kids may require some additional help. If a parent notices that his or her child is in need of assistance, the child's needs should be identified, and school records and an evaluation should be requested. Education defense attorneys may need to get involved in some cases to fight for the rights of children.Identify the Child's NeedsBefore moving forward with an education defense attorney, parents should try to determine their child's trouble areas. Struggles can range from an inability to absorb or retain information to poor reading skills to a delay in motor skills to poor social interaction skills. Hyperactive behavior and lack of physical milestones can also hinder the ability to read or write properly and prevent students from focusin
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