Parenting Time versus Decision-Making Responsibility
If you have been a party to a family law matter involving children prior to March 1, 2021, you may be familiar with the terms “custody” and “access”. However, as of March 1, 2021, amendments to the Divorce Act and Children’s Law Reform Act (“CLRA”) took effect, thereby replacing these terms with concepts that focus […]
Ahluwalia from a Children’s Rights Perspective
Ahluwalia from a Children’s Rights Perspective The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) recognised a new tort of intimate partner violence in its long-anticipated decision of May 15, 2026, Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia, 2026 SCC 16.[1] The decision notably filled an “identifiable gap” with the ability of existing torts to sufficiently redress “coercive control as a distinct […]
Holiday Havoc: Navigating Holiday Parenting Time After Separation
Are you having trouble reaching agreement with your co-parent about holiday parenting time? A Parenting Plan is a great way to formalize your parenting arrangement not only for the approaching holiday season, but also for years to come. A Parenting Plan affords co-parents certainty of their parenting obligations post-separation. It details such incidents as a […]