Entries by Laughlin Law

Child support in arrears: Getting compensated with interest

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Child Support on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Have you been suffering and struggling to pay for the things your child needs because your ex-spouse’s child support payments are in arrears? The Family Maintenance Enforcement Act (FMEA) Regulations in Canada discuss how you can collect these […]

Tips for a divorce that you can agree with

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Divorce Mediation on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. A divorce isn’t something most people plan on going through, but if you have to, you want to make sure you get what you deserve out of your marriage. If you want to have a successful divorce, then there are some tips […]

How is paternity determined in Canada?

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Child Custody on Thursday, June 4, 2015. As a father, you want to know that you have the same legal rights as your child’s mother. If you’re married, you automatically receive those rights, because it’s assumed that you’re the father of a newborn child. However, if you aren’t married […]

What assets may be considered non-family assets in a divorce?

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Division of Property on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Non-family assets are the items that will be split between spouses. Those may be things like a shared family home in both people’s names or savings accounts that are shared. pensions, RRSPs, business ventures and other items could also be identified […]

A parenting coordinator can help you after a divorce

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Divorce Mediation on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. You know that part of the reason you’ve gotten a divorce is the likelihood that you’re going to disagree with your ex-spouse. This can be particularly difficult in cases where you have children involved. Even though you are separated from your ex, […]

Kids less stressed with shared custody

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Child Custody on Thursday, April 30, 2015. After a divorce, your child has to go through changes since your family structure is being altered. Now, your child may have to travel to see your ex-spouse or you may have sole custody and your ex may only have visitation. While […]

What do you do if you are denied parenting time by your ex?

On behalf of Laughlin & Company Lawyers Mediators posted in Child Custody on Thursday, April 16, 2015. When you decide on a parenting agreement with your ex or have had one determined by a judge, you may think that everything should go well from there on out. Unfortunately, sometimes parents don’t stick to the agreement because of complaints about […]