By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The approval of COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged five to 11 could open up a new legal battleground for divorced or separated parents, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. However, parents of children who are opposed to the inoculations should not assume the courts will side with them, […]
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A Children’s Aid Society (CAS) extended care order is among the most emotionally difficult issues heard in family court, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. Tremain, a partner with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, says placing a child in the custody of the CAS can be traumatizing for the entire family and
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Compromise can be a necessity to reaching a resolution when a parent who has parenting time with a child wants to move away, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. “I have represented children in mobility cases and I have seen how difficult it can be on those involved,” says Tremain, a partner
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A recent family court judgment ordering a Canadian mother to take her daughter to Turkey for a month so the child can visit her Russian father leaves questions and concerns, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. Last month, Justice Julie Audet granted a wealthy father’s request to
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A landmark Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision provides a “clear roadmap” for retroactive child support variations that will help guide lawyers and their clients, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. According to the SCC summary, Colucci v. Colucci gave the court “the opportunity to establish a framework … to follow when
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • While people are generally living longer that doesn’t necessarily result in longer marriages with some unions ending in what has become known as the “grey divorce,” says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. Tremain, a partner with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, says while there are common aspects of divorce at
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The decision to end a marriage can be difficult so carefully considering what comes next can make a painful transition a little less stressful, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. Tremain, a partner with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, says separation and divorce can be complicated and confusing. “Many people do not quite
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Brad Pitt’s much-publicized divorce with Angelina Jolie was in the news recently when their son testified against him but putting children on the witness stand may not be prudent, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. According to media reports, Pitt’s 19-year-old son had unflattering things to say about the
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Changes to the Divorce Act were a long time coming but the steps taken should have a positive impact, especially when it comes to family violence, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. The federal Act has not been substantially modified in more than 20 years. The revamped legislation, which took effect on March
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Divorce can be an extremely difficult time so it is important to avoid common mistakes that add stress to the situation, says Toronto family lawyer A. Julia P. Tremain. Tremain, a partner with Waddell Phillips Professional Corporation, says it is easy to get caught up in the emotion of a marital
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