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Will My Spouse Have to Pay Child Support to My Ex?

Podcast #56 –Will My Spouse Have to Pay Child Support to My Ex?

Blended families are becoming more and more common as parents find new partners after the end of an earlier relationship. Some of those new partners can be reluctant to start a relationship with some who already have kids. That can make things complicated, especially as it often means the ex may still be hanging about. But, a BIG concern of many people considering starting a relationship with someone who is already a parent is whether becoming that parent’s spouse will mean becoming liable for that parent’s child support obligation. New spouse’s should not be liable for their partner’s child support obligation. But, the legal answer is more complicated.

When a person marries, or starts a relationship, with someone who has kids from a previous relationship, that person can be on the hook, directly or indirectly, to that partner’s ex. In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains how that can happen, and how to avoid pay child support to a new partner’s ex.

Podcast #56

In this Podcast, certified family law specialist John Schuman explains how to avoid pay child support to a new partner’s ex.

For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca.

The companion book to this podcast, The Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law is available by clicking on the book to the right. The e-book is $9.99 and is available for immediate download from Amazon for Kindle, Kobo and iTunes for iPad, iPhone and Mac.If you have found this podcast useful, please feel free to share it on your social network by using the buttons to

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This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation.

Thanks for listening.

By Justin DominicMay 20, 2021

Will My Ex Get My House If I Divorce?

Podcast #55 –Will My Ex Get My House If I Divorce?

Family Law can really ruin things for people who have bought their own home. Over the past several months, if not years, the prices of homes have skyrocketed. It is no longer a simple feat to purchase a home – it requires a lot of hard work and obviously, money. To get a home, people have to work through school, spend years in full-time employment, finally earn enough income to secure a home, then make mortgage payments for several years.

After doing all that if the homeowner marries, then separates, a large chunk, perhaps even half of all that effort goes away to the ex “for free.” Marriage can take away your most significant asset. In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains how that happens, and how to prevent it from happening, so married spouses can keep their homes if they divorce.

Podcast #55

In this Podcast, certified family law specialist John Schuman explains how married spouses can keep their homes if they divorce.

For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca.

the left or at the bottom of the page. Hundreds of people download episodes of the podcast every month because of the valuable information it provides on family law and family court issues.

This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation.

Thanks for listening.

By Justin DominicMay 20, 2021

Can You Get Divorced In Canada?

Podcast #54 –Can you get divorced in Canada?

A lot of people either come to Canada married to someone else or leave Canada to get married and then come back. When problems develop in their marriage, they wonder if they can get divorced here, or if they have to go back to where they were married. Sometimes the spouse still lives abroad, which raises the question as to whether Canada can grant the divorce, or the other country must. This episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast explains when spouses can get divorced in Canada, and when they cannot.

If you were married outside of Canada, or your spouse currently lives outside of Canada, this podcast explains what you need to do to get your divorce. The explanation includes what determines in which country spouses can get their divorce and what criteria they have to meet to get their divorce in Canada. It also explains the steps for getting a divorce in Canada when one spouse lives somewhere else, as well as going over how Ontario Family Courts will make orders for separated couples for things like parenting, child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division – even when a divorce is not possible.

Podcast #54

In this Podcast, certified family law specialist John Schuman explains when spouses can get divorced in Canada, and when they cannot.

For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca.

the left or at the bottom of the page. Hundreds of people download episodes of the podcast every month because of the valuable information it provides on family law and family court issues.

This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation.

Thanks for listening.

By Justin DominicMay 19, 2021

HR/Employment Webinar April 15th – Marty Rabinovitch

The learning objectives are to teach human resources professionals about the following:

Whether mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies are likely to be legally enforceable, and whether it is a good strategy for employers to implement such policies, or whether other alternatives would be advisable. The presentation will also discuss recommended content to be included in any mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.
Whether COVID-19 Benefits Received by an Employee are repayable to Service Canada or the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) upon Settlement of a Wrongful Dismissal Claim (Iriotakis v. Peninsula Employment Services Limited, 2021)
How the COVID-19 pandemic will impact the length of an employee’s common law reasonable notice period upon termination of their employment without cause. (Iriotakis v. Peninsula Employment Services Limited, 2021) On the one hand, it may be more challenging for dismissed employees to find a new job upon termination without cause during the pandemic, and they should arguably be entitled to a longer notice period. On the other hand, due to COVID-19 related business challenges, the revenue of many employers decreased, which required more employee terminations, and employers should arguably be required to pay less in severance. This presentation will explore these issues.

Learning about the above will contribute to ensuring competent HR practice. It should also make an HR professional more confident in advising management that in certain circumstances, the company may have legal exposure with respect to health and safety issues or increased common law notice to a wrongfully dismissed employee, in particular with regard to the reasonable notice period and bonus entitlement. Marty Rabinovitch is a partner at DSF and heads the firm’s employment law group. His practice focuses on representing clients with respect to all employment issues arising in the workplace, including human rights, bullying/harassment and disability cases. Marty regularly attends at the Superior Court, Human Rights Tribunal, the Ministry of Labour and the Labour Relations Board. Marty often speaks at employment seminars and participates in various media campaigns.

For your queries please feel free to contact Marty at Marty.rabinovitch@devrylaw.ca

By Fauzan SiddiquiApril 20, 2021April 20, 2021

Insurance Primer in the COVID World

Our legal team at Devry Smith Frank LLP has years of experience working on behalf of leading Canadian and multi-national insurance carriers providing representation and counsel to insurers with a particular focus on property and casualty claims and life and disability claims. Our insurance defence partner Miriam Tepperman hosted the webinar alongside our insurance defence department who discussed a wide range of relevant topics. Topics covered:

Updates on Rule Changes as they Apply to Claims – Michelle Cook
Some Lessons from LAT decisions of 2020 – Cindy Leung
2020 and Beyond, The Ontario Courts Have Been Busy – Miriam Tepperman
Strategies for Settling Files in the Post-Covid World – George Frank

For your queries please feel free to contact Miriam Tepperman at miriam.tepperman@devrylaw.ca

By Fauzan SiddiquiMarch 30, 2021April 20, 2021

Child Support Does Not End at 18

Podcast #53 –Child Support Does Not End at 18

Many parents are under the mistaken belief that child support ends in Canada when a child turns 18 years old. Some even base their financial planning around being unburdened with child support when their offspring reaches voting age. A parent can be shocked to learn that child support obligations can continue long after their children reach the age of majority – in some cases much longer. Child support is often a hot topic. Many parents resent having to pay it and want it to end as soon as possible.

Podcast #53

In this Podcast, certified family law specialist John Schuman explains when and why parents can be on the hook for child support when their children are adults.

For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca.

the left or at the bottom of the page. Hundreds of people download episodes of the podcast every month because of the valuable information it provides on family law and family court issues.

This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation.

Thanks for listening.

By Justin DominicDecember 18, 2020

How to Pay Less Child Support

Podcast #52 – How to Pay Less Child Support

Child support gets more people angry on the internet than any other Family Law topic. But, if you speak to Family Court Judges, child support should not be controversial – people should show that they care for their kids by paying for their needs. Recognizing that most support payers do NOT want to overpay child support, this edition of the Ontario Family Law Podcast looks at ways to reduce child support and looks at some of the traps that result in higher child support than the law requires.

Podcast #52

In this Podcast, certified family law specialist John Schuman explains many of the factors that affect the amount of child support and which ones will and which ones will not end up reducing how much a parent pays.

For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca.

the left or at the bottom of the page. Hundreds of people download episodes of the podcast every month because of the valuable information it provides on family law and family court issues.

This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation.

Thanks for listening.

By Justin DominicDecember 18, 2020

How Are Pensions Divided in Divorce?

Podcast #51 – How Are Pensions Divided in Divorce?

Pensions can be great to allow people to retire. But, they can cause a lot of stress in divorce. People who work in the public service, such a First Responders, health care workers, and other government employees often have pensions as part of their compensation. Although, many do not realize how valuable the pension is until they retire, or until they divorce and substantial value of the pension becomes something to be divided with the ex.

Podcast #51

In this Podcast, certified family law specialist John Schuman explains the often misunderstood Family Law concepts of when pensions are divided in separation and divorce, how to go about doing so, and the options separating spouses have when dealing with pensions at the end of a marriage.

For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca.

the left or at the bottom of the page. Hundreds of people download episodes of the podcast every month because of the valuable information it provides on family law and family court issues.

This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation.

Thanks for listening.

By Justin DominicDecember 18, 2020

Why do clients need mediation? – Toronto Mediator Eric Gossin

With over 20 years of experience, our mediators offer mediation services in many areas of law, including; family law, personal injury, insurance defence, real estate, business and corporate services, employment law, medical malpractice, tax/wealth planning, and sexual abuse cases.

At trial, there is often a winner and a loser. But at mediation, the parties have the final decision-making power and have control over the process and the result. Mediation relies on a neutral facilitator who guides the parties to a mutually agreeable resolution. In addition, the parties can elect to keep the mediation proceedings confidential, which is often not possible at a trial or arbitration. For more information about Eric Gossin please visit https://devrylaw.ca/team-members/eric…

By Justin DominicDecember 18, 2020

Who Pays the Costs of an Ontario Divorce?

Podcast #50 –Who Pays the Costs of an Ontario Divorce?

One of the things people worry most about when separating is the cost of getting divorced. The cost of going to Family Court can be very high. There can also be other expenses outside of court – fees charged by the Court, and fees charged by lawyers, accountants, mediators and other professionals. When divorces get complicated and nasty, the fees can run hundreds of thousands of dollars. Separating spouses want to know what those costs are and which spouse will pay them. Often, separating spouses also want to know how to keep those costs down.

Podcast #50

In this Podcast, certified family law specialist John Schuman explains the costs of getting a divorce in Ontario, how to keep them down, who pays them and even how one separating spouse can get the other spouse to pay them.

For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca.

the left or at the bottom of the page. Hundreds of people download episodes of the podcast every month because of the valuable information it provides on family law and family court issues.

This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation.

Thanks for listening.

By Justin DominicDecember 17, 2020December 17, 2020

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Will My Spouse Have to Pay Child Support to My Ex?

Podcast #56 –Will My Spouse Have to Pay Child Support to My Ex?

Will My Ex Get My House If I Divorce?

Podcast #55 –Will My Ex Get My House If I Divorce?

Can You Get Divorced In Canada?

Podcast #54 –Can you get divorced in Canada?

HR/Employment Webinar April 15th – Marty Rabinovitch

Insurance Primer in the COVID World

Child Support Does Not End at 18

Podcast #53 –Child Support Does Not End at 18

How to Pay Less Child Support

Podcast #52 – How to Pay Less Child Support

How Are Pensions Divided in Divorce?

Podcast #51 – How Are Pensions Divided in Divorce?

Why do clients need mediation? – Toronto Mediator Eric Gossin

Who Pays the Costs of an Ontario Divorce?

Podcast #50 –Who Pays the Costs of an Ontario Divorce?

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