By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Calculating spousal support is not as simple as some believe, which is why seeking legal advice is not only prudent for the person receiving it but for those paying, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. “This is a very complicated issue. You really do need to speak to […]
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A parenting plan is a “road map” that helps couples navigate their children’s future once their relationship ends, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. “Having this type of agreement is important for parents because it allows them to move forward and ensure that they are on the same
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Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain, a partner with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, had another busy year dealing with issues from common-law property division to the correct path to take in a divorce. Understanding and caution are needed when making a separation agreement with a spouse who has mental health issues, she noted in January. “There
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • While calculating child support payments “can be very straightforward, there are still some complications that people need to be aware of,” says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. “The vast majority of people understand that they owe an obligation to their children and they will pay what is expected
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Divorce is the final step to ending a marriage and whether the process will be simple or complicated will depend on the circumstances, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. “I have had many clients contact me saying they want to get a divorce. They are legally married and
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Divorces can be stressful and expensive, which is why it is important to carefully consider all your options to ensure you are taking the right path, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. Tremain, a partner with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, says people have four choices when divorcing: litigation, mediation,
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL) is an integral part of the justice system that gives minors input into family law matters, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. “The OCL gives children a voice. It can also be a way to share information with them because they
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • With nearly one quarter of Canadian couples living in common-law relationships, it may be time for Ontario to consider changes in the law to deal with the division of property when such partnerships end, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. Statistics Canada recently reported that 23 per cent of Canadian
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • What is in the best interest of the child is more important than biology when it comes to determining custody, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. Tremain, a partner with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, cites the recent Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) case B.J.T v. J.D. that awarded custody of an
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A recent judgment awarding a father more than $667,000 in court costs in a protracted parenting dispute should serve as a reminder of the need to consider every potential consequence of litigation, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. Tremain, a partner with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, says contentious court disputes can
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