How does COVID-19 affect custody? Marta Siemiarczuk interviewed on 1030 News
Many parents are wondering how COVID-19 will affect co-parenting, access, and child support. Marta Siemiarczuk recently discussed these issues with Sam Laprande on 1310 News. Listen to the interview here:
Silver Linings – Deducting Legal Fees on Your Tax Return
Are my legal fees eligible for a tax deduction? In our latest Family Law blog post, Jenna Preston looks at the tax options for support recipients and for support payors.
Assisted Human Reproduction Act: Recent updates on reimbursement to donors and surrogates
On June 9, 2019, the federal government tabled regulations pursuant to the Assisted Human Reproduction Act detailing what will be considered an appropriate reimbursement to donors of reproductive material and to individuals acting as surrogates. Nelligan Law gratefully acknowledges the contribution of Kris Ade, Student-at-law, in writing this blog post. The regulations, which will come… Read more »
Being “Smart” About Smart Home Technology During Separation
Why should you know about “smart” technology in your home? Read about how perpetrators of domestic violence are using smart technology to harass their victims, and learn what you can do about it.
So, you got engaged over the holidays. Here’s what to think of next.
If you are one of the many people who got engaged over the holidays, a new year brings with it new beginnings – but are you prepared for the financial responsibility to your partner? Family Law lawyer Marta Siemiarczuk explains some of the things you should think about when preparing a marriage contract.
What is “income for support purposes”?
When it comes to child support and spousal support after separation, determining each spouse’s income for support purposes is the first step. Although this may sound straightforward at first (I mean, we all file our annual taxes, right?), it can involve quite a detailed examination of each spouse’s sources of income. In a nutshell, “income… Read more »
How to Protect your Inheritance from Separation or Divorce
If you have received an inheritance from a loved one, chances are it was intended for you personally, and not your spouse. However, if you are not careful with what you do with the inheritance you could be required to share it with your spouse if you separate or divorce. Receiving an inheritance while married… Read more »
How Changes to American Tax Law Can Affect Canadian Spousal Support Payments
In late 2017, the US Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. While some aspects of the bill, such as the reduction in corporate income tax, received wide-spread press coverage, other aspects did not, such as the change to how spousal support (called alimony in the US) is taxed, and how this impacts the… Read more »
Does child support end when a child turns 18?
Not necessarily. Child support is based on a child’s level of dependency, not just their age. In many cases, a child’s entitlement to support will extend for several years after they reach the age of majority. Who is a “child” for child support purposes? Two pieces of legislation govern child support in Ontario: the Family… Read more »
Retroactive child support after age 18
I’m 18 and my dad never paid child support. I was wondering if I can sue him for the money? The payment of child support is one of the most common areas of contention arising from the breakdown of a marriage or familial unit. In Ontario, child support is governed by a combination of the… Read more »