Immigration Law Consequences of Separation or Divorce Podcast #25 – Immigration Law Consequences of Separation or Divorce The Ontario Family Law Podcast deals with issues related to marriage, separation, divorce, child welfare and even some children’s rights issues. The main host is John Schuman, a family lawyer, mediator, arbitrator and collaborative lawyer and the partner managing the Family Law Group at Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF). In family law, it is common that a marriage or common-law relationship breaks down shortly after the couple comes to Canada. When that happens, the family law issues may be difficult, but not as difficult as the immigration law issues that arise. When a recently immigrated couple breaks up in Canada, one or both of them may deported, or the spouse who was already in Canada may have to pay tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars to support the other spouse and that is before there is any discussion of spousal support or child support. [Podcast #25] Immigration Law Consequences of Separation and Divorce This edition of the podcast, features noted immigration lawyer and head of the immigration law group at DSF, Asher Frankel. He explains the immigration law consequences of relationship break down. Specifically, he looks at the effect of the separation on the Sponsorship Undertaking and on Conditional Permanent Residence status. Asher has prepared slides, which will show up on your screen on the iTunes version of the podcast. For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca. This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation. By Fauzan SiddiquiFebruary 24, 2015September 2, 2020
First Responders and Family Law Podcast #24 – First Responders and Family Law. First Responders and Family Law The Ontario Family Law Podcast deals with issues related to marriage, separation, divorce, child welfare and even some children’s rights issues. The main host is John Schuman, who a family lawyer, mediator, arbitrator and collaborative lawyer and is the partner managing the Family Law Group at Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF). John is also an Ontario paramedic. Police officers, paramedics and firefighters and other emergency first responders help people every day. They go into difficult situations when others are running away. They work in difficult situations, at difficult hours, and the work often has lasting effects on them. All of this creates unique issues that first responders must address if they separate or divorce (an event that, unfortunately, can be the product of a first responder’s job). As a special support to first responders, this podcast will give some guidance to first responders on the unique issues they face in Ontario family law. This podcast looks at the special issues that first responder face in the family law matters of child custody and access, parenting plans, child and spousal support, dividing pensions as part of property equalization, the impact of disability payments, and special considerations for first responders in separation and divorce. [Podcast #24] First Responders and Family Law This podcast has been designed as a special support for police offers, firefighters, paramedics and other first responders going through the difficult times that accompany family law matters. John would like them to know #ivegotyourback911. For more help with respect to emergency first responder mental health, go to www.tema.ca or www.ivegotyourback911.com. Read the Full Text For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca. This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation. By Fauzan SiddiquiJanuary 19, 2015September 2, 2020
Do You Have a Valid and Enforceable Separation Agreement Podcast #24 – Do You have a Valid and Enforceable Separation Agreement? The Ontario Family Law Podcast deals with issues related to marriage, separation, divorce, child welfare and even some children’s rights issues. The main host is John Schuman, a family lawyer, mediator, arbitrator and collaborative lawyer is the partner managing the Family Law Group at Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF). Podcast #23 Learn How To Have a Valid and Enforceable Separation Agreement. The vast majority of separated couples do not have a judge or arbitrator to decide how they are going to live the rest of their lives. A vast majority of people come to an agreement to settle their matters after the end of their marriage or common-law relationship. In that way, they ensure that they live their lives after separation as they want to. People are typically much happier when they resolve matters by way of a separation agreement instead of a final order imposed by a judge. However, if a separated couple wants certainty and finality in their agreement, there are rules they have to follow. Ontario Law allows separations agreements to be thrown out if they are not properly written or negotiated. This podcast goes over those rules. Separation agreements are often the best way to bring finality to a relationship with a former spouse or partner. However, to ensure that the agreement is final and brings the parties the finality that they want and need, they need to follow the steps and rules set out in this podcast. Do You have a Valid and Enforceable Separation Agreement? For more information regarding separation agreements or any other family law related matters, please contact Toronto family lawyer John Schuman at 416-446-5080. Read the Full Text This podcast is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation. By Fauzan SiddiquiNovember 20, 2014November 24, 2020
Why You Need A Will? Podcast #23 – Why You Need A Will The Ontario Family Law Podcast deals with issues related to marriage, separation, divorce and even some child welfare issues. The main host is John Schuman, a family lawyer, mediator, arbitrator and collaborative lawyer and is the partner managing the Family Law Group at Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF). People hear over and over again that they need a will. However, very few people understand the problems and unfortunate circumstances that are caused by dying intestate. If they did, they would see an estates lawyer immediately. This podcast gives an easy-to-understand explanation of why you need a last will and testament. However, rather than simply discussing principles of estates law, it has a dramatic presentation that illustrates some common problems created by dying without a will. It illustrates how people unwittingly give away their wealth to undesirable relatives, shady creditors, and the taxman, while taking money, and maybe even cherished assets, away from beloved spouses and deserving children. Having a will is important. This podcast is essential to listen for procrastinators – and people who are recently married or divorced as their wills are now void. Planning your affairs is often simple and not expensive – as the lawyers do the complicated part for you. Listen to hear what you need to know about last wills and testaments. [Podcast #22] Why You Need A Will This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation. For more information regarding wills and estate, or family law related topic, please contact Toronto family lawyer John Schuman at 416-446-5080. By Fauzan SiddiquiNovember 18, 2014July 5, 2023
How Family Law Can Take Away a Personal Injury Settlement Podcast #20 – How Family Law Can Take Away a Personal Injury Settlement The Ontario Family Law Podcast deals with issues related to marriage, separation, divorce and even some child welfare issues. The main host is John Schuman, who is a family lawyer, mediator, arbitrator and collaborative lawyer and is the partner managing the Family Law Group at Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF). Personal Injury Law is not Family Law. But Family Law can have a huge impact on the money that an injured person receives from a settlement. Without careful planning and consideration, an injured person could lose half the settlement or more to their spouse – despite the provisions in the law that are supposed to protect those settlements so that an injured person has the money that he or she requires to meet basic needs. This podcast focuses on the victims of personal injury and the financial aspects of family law – because a disability alone should not affect child custody or access. It explains some of the common mistakes that injured people make that can cause them to lose their settlement funds if their marriage breaks down. Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, also provides some good legal advice about how to protect settlement funds to meet the needs of the injured spouse. [Podcast #21] How Family Law Can Take Away a Personal Injury Settlement If you are the victim of a personal injury, a personal injury lawyer, or health care provider, this podcast provides indispensable information about protecting money intended to cover personal care and meet important needs. Read the Full Text For more information, check out www.DevryLaw.ca. This podcast was provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal advice with regard to any specific situation. By Fauzan SiddiquiOctober 7, 2014September 2, 2020
What Living Common Law Means? Podcast #19 – What Living Common Law Means (and Doesn’t) The Ontario Family Law Podcast deals with issues related to marriage, separation, divorce and even some child welfare issues. The main host is John Schuman, a family lawyer, mediator, arbitrator and collaborative lawyer and is the partner managing the Family Law Group at Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF). The Ontario Family Law Podcast discusses common-law relationships. Common-law relationships are not at all the same as being married. There are very important differences with regard to property rights and spousal support rights. Common-law couples are often entitled to a lot less than they think and, in this episode, John explains all of the differences. He also explains many important laws that apply to common relationships including: the rights of parents in common relationships child support where the parents are not married the lack of protection for common-law partners in relation to the family home restraining orders against a common-law partner the rights to make medical decisions for a common partner inheritance rights for common-law partners the definition of “common law” for tax purposes, how common-law partners’ rights can be modified with a cohabitation agreement and several other issues. What Living Common Law Does and Does Not Mean If you are living common law, you really should find out what that does and does not mean. Knowing how the law applies to your relationship may affect many of your decisions, including, perhaps, whether you stay in this relationship. Common partners can avoid getting themselves into serious trouble by listening to this podcast. This has been Podcast #20 in the Ontario Family Law Podcast, a series of podcasts produced by John Schuman, the head of Family Law Group at Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF). We hope that you found this discussion of family court procedure helpful. Thanks for listening. For further information or assistance in regards to what living Common Law means, please contact John Schuman at TEL: 416-446-5080 or https://devrylaw.ca/family-lawyers/john-p-schuman/. By Fauzan SiddiquiOctober 7, 2014July 5, 2023
Should We Hear What Kids Want? Podcast #17 – Should We Hear What Kids Want? This special edition of the podcast is a rare, complete, discussion of hearing children in custody/access and divorce cases. It provides indispensable information and advice for anyone who thinks that a child should be heard in those proceedings. How to Hear the Voice of the Child in Custody Access Cases This podcast is a recording of a lecture that John Schuman gave to legal professionals on how to hear the voice of the child. That lecture also featured slides, which provided additional information, including the citations for may of the authorities mentioned in this podcast. Those slides will appear on screen on the version of the podcast that can be downloaded from iTunes. Those same slides are on the right of this page for listeners who are not using the iTunes version. Presentation Slides Podcast: Play in new window Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS By Fauzan SiddiquiAugust 22, 2014August 28, 2020
What To Do If A Child Won’t See One Parent? Podcast #18 –What To Do If A Child Won’t See One Parent? One of the most difficult circumstances in Family Law is when a child refuses to see one parent. The parent who is not seeing the child feels hurt, angry, and excluded from the child’s life. The other parent feels blamed, cornered and under attack. In these difficult situations, it is very important to do the right things. Doing the wrong thing can really hurt the children. It can also get you into some serious trouble in Family Court. Unfortunately, what many parents instinctively in these situations is often the worst choice. In this podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains the situation from both parent’s perspective – the perspective of the parent with the kids, and the parent who is not seeing them. He then explains what Family Court Judges expect each parent to do in these circumstances and the best strategy for each parent to adopt. Those strategies not only protect the kids in a difficult situation in divorce but also keep the parents on the right side of the Family Law Judges so they do not lose everything, including the kids, in Family Court. What To Do If A Child Won’t See One Parent? This podcast is a recording of a lecture that John Schuman gave to legal professionals on how to hear the voice of the child. That lecture also featured slides, which provided additional information, including the citations for may of the authorities mentioned in this podcast. Those slides will appear on screen on the version of the podcast that can be downloaded from iTunes. Those same slides are on the right of this page for listeners who are not using the iTunes version. Presentation Slides Podcast: Play in new window Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS By Fauzan SiddiquiAugust 20, 2014July 5, 2023
How do Judges Decide Between Different Types of Custody Podcast #16 – How do Judges Decide Between Different Types of Custody Sole Custody, Joint Custody, Shared Custody – How do Judges Decide This episode of the Family Law Podcast was recorded live at lecture that John Schuman gave to a group of legal professionals on the topic of the different parenting options after separation and how judges decide between them. This edition explains the real legal difference between sole custody and joint custody. It also explains what is meant by the terms “shared custody”, “split custody” and “parallel parenting.” With all these options, it is important to know which is best for the children. John goes over the factors that Family Court Judges think are important in custody cases and how each of those factors influence the court in favour of one form of parenting or another after separation. Anyone who is involved in a child custody case will find this edition of the podcast indispensable not only in understanding how the law applies to them, but also to help them make plans for protecting what is in their children’s best interest. By Fauzan SiddiquiJuly 19, 2014August 28, 2020
The Conduct of the Trial – Part 3 Podcast #15 – The Conduct of the Trial The Ontario Family Law Podcast is hosted by Certified Specialist in Family Law, Ontario family lawyer, mediator, arbitrator and collaborative lawyer, John Schuman. John is also the author of the Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law, which is available on Amazon. This episode of the Family Law Podcast is the third in a series that covers the Ontario Family Court process. In this episode, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains the conduct of trials in family court. He explains trial preparation, opening statements, how witnesses present evidence, objections made by parties, and closing statements. The Conduct of the Trial in Family Court Conducting a Family Law Trial requires skill and knowledge. Many people get into trouble at court for not doing things the right way and losing a trial can have very serious consequences. This podcast gives some insight on what to expect at trial and tips about how to present a case at trial. It is extremely helpful to anyone who is about to embark on a trial in Family Court. The Conduct of the Trial | Ontario Family Law Podcast This is in the Ontario Family Law Podcast. My name is John Schuman. You can reach me at 70.39.251.42/~temporaryurl or by calling 416-446-5847. I hope that you found this discussion of family court procedure helpful. We will talk again soon about other family law topics. Thanks for listening. Read the Full Text By Fauzan SiddiquiJune 28, 2014August 28, 2020