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Do I have to force my kids to see the other parent? A difficult issue for some separated parents is how to manage parenting time when you have concerns about the other parent’s ability to care for the child.   The Ontario Courts have been quite strong about sending the message that children deserve a …

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Back to School  Well, it’s almost the time to start shopping for back to school supplies and for separated parents, this can sometimes be a point of contention.   If your children are residing equally with both parents, and child support is being paid on an offset basis (meaning each parent is paying the other parent …

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This is an important week for all those Ontario students in Grade 12 – the week of final exams and high school graduations.   For parents, it can be quite a surprise to realize your child is an almost fully formed adult who is going to be moving out in a few months.   This can be …

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Summer holidays are approaching and if you are co-parenting it’s important to pay attention to the details of your holiday schedule to avoid conflict.   There is nothing worse for a child of separated parents to dread holidays and special events because their parents have not managed the details. First, pick your holiday times in accordance …

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It is that time of the year again for separated and divorced parents in Ontario to exchange income tax information, to ensure all parties are paying and receiving what was agreed upon.   Exchanging income tax information annually is crucial for parents to ensure fair and accurate financial arrangements post-separation or divorce. Sharing this data allows …

Income Tax Transparency  Read More »