Parenting

New Changes to the Divorce Act (Part One)

The Divorce Act governs how two legally married spouses can divorce. It also deals with custody, access, child support and spousal support. The Divorce Act has not been significantly amended since 1985. Starting March 1, 2021, the Divorce Act will significantly change the law in many areas. There are language changes related to parenting (custody…

Navigating extracurricular activities after separation during COVID-19

After navigating back to school this fall, many parents are now also having to make decisions about whether their children should return to extracurricular activities. Many activities are resuming with an adapted “in person” attendance option.