We Are Experts In A Lot Of Legal Areas
We Help People In Solving Legal Issues
Litigation
All lawyers at Ajax Harwood family Law regularly appear in Court. We will represent you at the highest possible level at conferences, motions, and trials.
We regularly appear in the Ajax Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice. We are also equipped to handle appeals at the Ontario Court of Appeal, having done so in the past.
Spousal Support
Ajax Harwood Family Law can assist both common law and married spouses to help redress any inequities in support in the event of the breakdown of a relationship.
There are three general factors that are relevant to the discussion of spousal support (or alimony as it is referred to in other jurisdictions): the length of time the parties have been in a relationship, the incomes of both parties, and whether one party will require financial assistance from their spouse to help maintain a reasonable standard of living.
Child Support
Child support is guided by the Child Support Guidelines- the link for which can be found on this website.
Child support has many variables, including the number of children; where the child/ren are residing at that particular time; what percentage of time the child/ren spend with a parent; the type of employment attributable to the support payor; and other factors.
Once the variables are identified, the quantum of support may often be determined by simply referring to the Child Support Guidelines. However, the matter may be complicated by the aspects referred to above, such that a support recipient cannot simply rely upon the Child Support Guideline calculator when determining the quantum of child support.
In addition to child support, there may be ‘add-on’ or section 7 expenses to be paid, such as, for example, daycare.
Custody Of And Access To Children
Custody refers to decision making on the important aspects relating to a child/ren. There are two forms of custody: sole (one parent makes the decisions and informs the other parent) and joint (both parents make decisions together).
Access refers to the time each parent spends with a child/ren and can take many forms. Each parent can seek equal time with the child/ren. This is referred to as shared parenting. Access can be open and fluid, or structured and detailed.
Marriage Contracts (Prenuptial Agreements) And Cohabitation Agreements
Whether you are engaged, married, living together, or are separated, you may wish to obtain a formal agreement without the need of Court intervention.
If you are planning on marrying or residing with someone in a relationship of permanence, you may wish to secure a legal document which sets out the rights and remedies of each person in the event of a breakdown of the relationship or marriage.
If you are separating, or are already legally separated and you have an agreement in principle with your spouse with respect to how to resolve matters without the need for Court intervention, this may be formalized into a Separation Agreement, which is a written legal binding contract.