The Deferral of Changes to the Divorce Act On June 21st, 2019, Bill C-78 received Royal Assent, marking the first substantiative update to federal family laws in more than 20 years. The changes outlined in this bill were well received by all relevant parties as they took steps to modernize and strengthen family laws, specifically the Divorce Act, the Family Orders … Read More
Undue Hardship and Child Support Claims
Undue Hardship and Child Support Claims In Canada, parents have an obligation to financially support their children even after they divorce or separate from their partner. In our previous article, Child Support 101, we discussed the basics of child support including what legislation governs child support. Prior to reading this article about undue hardship, we suggest you go review the … Read More