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From divorce to pet custody, an interesting year in family law

/ 2022 Year in Review, Family Law /

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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Do your homework when determining child support payments

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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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Many details may need to be worked out before a divorce is granted

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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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Choosing the right path in a divorce can reduce stress

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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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Minors have a voice, thanks to the Office of the Children’s Lawyer

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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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What you should know about common-law property division

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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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Child’s welfare, not biology, comes first in custody considerations

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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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Contentious court disputes can come with costly consequences

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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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Acting in bad faith in a divorce can have serious consequences

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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Parents who take a “win-at-all-costs” approach in a family law dispute can find themselves facing serious court sanctions as demonstrated in a recent judgment that saw one mother ordered to pay more than $667,000 in court costs, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. In the case, a lengthy parenting

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Keep safety in mind when leaving an abusive relationship

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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Living with an abusive partner can be harrowing but perhaps never more so when ending the relationship, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. “One of the most dangerous times in those cases is the time of separation. That is when emotions are highest and people are most upset,”

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