Family Law Questions Regarding Common Law Relationships? In this video, Host and producer of Real Estate 101, Joe Terciera speaks with Toronto family lawyer John P. Schuman on the definition and specifics of common-law relationships. John P. Schuman is the head of family law team at Devry Smith Frank LLP and is a practicing family lawyer. John is asked “When are people legally considered common law?” Well, it depends on the purpose. For taxes, people are legally common law when they have been living consecutively for 12 months, or they have a child together. For benefits, you really have to talk to your benefits provider, but for family law purposes, you are a common law when you have lived with your partner for three years, or you have child together through birth or adoption. If it has not been three years and you don’t have a child together, you are not common law yet. Is being common law the same as being married? For tax purposes, it is very similar, but for family law, it is very different. All that common law means from a family law perspective is that you can claim spousal support from your spouse or your common law partner. Watch the video to learn more about common law relationships and common law rights in Ontario. We have three locations to serve you: Toronto, Barrie & Whitby For more details or information on family law matters, kindly contact one of our family lawyers directly. To view other Ontario law videos and other practice areas, please visit our media page. By Fauzan SiddiquiJune 21, 2016September 4, 2020
Family Law Court Process – How Family Court Works In Ontario In this video, John provides information on the process of going to court for a divorce or separation in Ontario during his interview at the Real Estate 101 Show. John Schuman is the head of family law team at Devry Smith Frank LLP and is a practicing family lawyer. John discusses how to prepare for court when separating and what you should expect during the court process. There are however many options available to avoid court reduce costs and the stress of a divorce or separation. This applies to Ontario Family Court. Watch the video to learn more about this the family court process. Our law offices are conveniently located in the Lawrence and Don Mills area of Toronto and we have plenty of free parking. Devry Smith Frank LLP 95 Barber Greene Road #100 Toronto, ON M3C 3E9 (416) 449-1400 Devry Smith Frank LLP To view other Ontario law videos regarding estate planning law and other practice areas, please visit our media page. By Fauzan SiddiquiJune 21, 2016September 4, 2020
Employment Contracts – Christopher Statham Christopher Statham of Devry Smith Frank LLP talks about employment contracts at the HR/Employment Seminar, more specifically he discusses termination clauses, consideration and restrictive covenants. Our law offices are conveniently located in the Lawrence and Don Mills area of Toronto and we have plenty of free parking. Devry Smith Frank LLP 95 Barber Greene Road #100 Toronto, ON M3C 3E9 (416) 449-1400 Devry Smith Frank LLP To view other Ontario law videos regarding employment law and other practice areas, please visit our media page. By Fauzan SiddiquiJune 21, 2016September 4, 2020
Education Law Devry Smith Frank LLP in Toronto In this video, Education Lawyer John Schuman, talks about how he became interested in Education Law. John explains that he became a lawyer because he was interested in children’s rights. The one space that a child has the most interaction, the most needs within institutions and the most protection of their needs is at school. John was then asked “what types of problems do children face in education law?” The first is in relation to accommodation of a child’s special needs. The second is in relation to discipline, suspensions or expulsions. The third is when a child is being bullied or otherwise is being maltreated at school. And the forth is in relation to administrative matters where the child is falling through the cracks of the school system. John helps students from pre-school all the way up to college and university. All students have rights, and it’s John’s job to make sure that all students get the benefits that the education system offers to them. Every child has a right to an education. That right means more than just attending school every day. It means having the material presented in a way that allows the child to learn. It also means that every child should be free from harassment and bullying while at school. No child should be stigmatized or prevented from coming to school or from being given the opportunity to learn while at school because he or she is “different.” Every teacher and principal agrees with the above statements. They are all consistent with the Ontario College of Teachers Standards of Practice for the Teachings Profession. Unfortunately, not every student gets the education they deserve without help. Some students are challenging to teach. For others it is difficult to figure out the best way to teach them. Playground dynamics can be complicated. Often it seems that teachers feel it is easier to ignore problems and hope they go away. Sometimes it is easier to try to convince a student to “go away” than to deal with that student’s situation or the impact that student might have on the school’s test results. When that happens, it seems like the child has “fallen through the cracks.” If your child has “fallen through the cracks” at school, or is being harassed, or is not able to attend school, then it is time to consider hiring a education lawyer. At Devry, Smith & Frank LLP, our lawyers know that your child is entitled to a meaningful education. We know the laws and the regulations that apply to both public and private schools. We know the standards that teachers and principals must live up to. We know how to make sure your son or daughter gets the education that he or she is entitled to. Our law offices are conveniently located in the Lawrence and Don Mills area of Toronto and we have plenty of free parking. Devry Smith Frank LLP 95 Barber Greene Road #100 Toronto, ON M3C 3E9 (416) 449-1400 Devry Smith Frank LLP To view other Ontario law videos regarding family law and other practice areas, please visit our media page. By Fauzan SiddiquiJune 21, 2016September 4, 2020
Does getting separated or divorced mean going to court? Devry Smith Frank LLP Family lawyer, John Schuman answers the frequently asked question, “does getting separated or divorced mean going to court”? Our law offices are conveniently located in the Lawrence and Don Mills area of Toronto and we have plenty of free parking. Devry Smith Frank LLP 95 Barber Greene Road #100 Toronto, ON M3C 3E9 (416) 449-1400 Devry Smith Frank LLP To view other Ontario law videos regarding family law and other practice areas, please visit our media page. By Fauzan SiddiquiJune 20, 2016September 4, 2020
Devry Smith Frank LLP Toronto Great 5 Star Review by Bart U. After two unsuccessful attempts at obtaining a U.S. investor visa through another law firm, I was referred to Mr. Asher Frankel at DSF. Asher has provided me with valuable insight and support and worked tirelessly at re-inventing my application. He was also very accommodating and worked around my challenging schedule. Under Asher’s guidance I was granted the visa on first attempt. Asher and his DSF team have my utmost confidence and I highly recommend their services. For legal consultations and services contact: Asher I. Frankel, B.A., M.S., J.D. 416-446-4041 asher.frankel@devrylaw.ca Our law offices are conveniently located in the Lawrence and Don Mills area of Toronto and we have plenty of free parking. Devry Smith Frank LLP 95 Barber Greene Road #100 Toronto, ON M3C 3E9 (416) 449-1400 Devry Smith Frank LLP To view other Ontario law videos regarding family law and other practice areas, please visit our media page. By Fauzan SiddiquiJune 20, 2016September 4, 2020
Do I still have to pay child support? John Schuman, head of the Family department at Devry Smith Frank LLP, discusses when a child is over 18 years old and wants to take an extra year of high school. He advises if you still need to pay child support in this situation. Our law offices are conveniently located in the Lawrence and Don Mills area of Toronto and we have plenty of free parking. Devry Smith Frank LLP 95 Barber Greene Road #100 Toronto, ON M3C 3E9 (416) 449-1400 Devry Smith Frank LLP To view other Ontario law videos regarding family law and other practice areas, please visit our media page. By Fauzan SiddiquiJune 20, 2016September 4, 2020
Child support from a parent who lives the high-life “My spouse lives the high-life, but reports almost nothing on their tax return. Does that mean they pay almost no child support to?” John Schuman, head of the Family Law department at Devry Smith Frank LLP, answers this question many clients deal with and ask. Watch the video to learn more about this Child Support. Our law offices are conveniently located in the Lawrence and Don Mills area of Toronto and we have plenty of free parking. To view other Ontario law videos regarding family law and other practice areas, please visit our media page. For further information or assistance in regards to family law matters or child support, please contact one of our Toronto family lawyers or John Schuman directly. By Fauzan SiddiquiJune 20, 2016September 4, 2020
Child Support Expenses and Child Support Guidelines In Ontario In this video, John provides information on child support expenses and child support guidelines in Ontario during his interview at the Real Estate 101 Show. John Schuman is the head of family law team at Devry Smith Frank LLP and is a practicing family lawyer. John goes over child support guidelines and simplifies child support. Child support is based on income. The biological parents always pay child support however step parents can also be on the hook for child support. He goes into detail about child support and special and extraordinary expenses. A special expense could be daycare or medical expenses. An extraordinary expense could be paying for rep hockey as an example. John also talks about when child support payments stop. Watch the video to learn more about this Child Support. For more details or information on social media or family matters, kindly contact one of our Toronto family lawyers directly. By Fauzan SiddiquiJune 20, 2016July 5, 2023
Answering All Your Questions About Family Law Legal Fees Watch this episode with real estate agent Joe Terceira, and Toronto family lawyer John Schuman where John will discuss the topic of family law legal fees. Can family law lawyers handle family law cases with a flat rate? In the majority of cases, family lawyers cannot handle a case for a flat rate, because family law litigants are usually driven beyond pure reason, usually it is emotional. Often, litigants are looking for a battle in court, which costs a lot more. What are some of the things that can increase the cost in a family law case? Fights are the main thing. The more you fight, the more it costs. If you can choose an alternative to court, you can save yourself a lot of money. Court in itself is very expensive. John answers all these questions regarding family law legal fees and more in this video. For more details or information on social media or family matters, kindly contact one of our Toronto family lawyers directly. By Fauzan SiddiquiJune 20, 2016September 4, 2020