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What Does The “Best Interests” Test Mean For Getting Custody of Your Children? Hi, my name is Thomas O’Malley.  I’m an experienced family lawyer in Durham Region and the GTA. Let’s face it.  Every parent hears that custody and access court orders are based on the best interests of the children. But what exactly does […]

  Can You Get A Head Start In Your Separation or Divorce By Starting First? Let’s face it: Your spouse might be planning to separate from you right now.  Or you could be planning to leave your spouse! Are there are any real advantages to starting the separation and divorce process first in Ontario? Hi, […]

When Can You Sell The Matrimonial Home In Your Separation or Divorce? If I could show you how to make sure you can get your home sold in your separation or divorce even if your spouse does not agree to the sale, would that interest you? Prabhat and Karen have been married for 22 years.  […]

What Are The Signs Your Spouse is Planning to Separate or Divorce You? What are the real signs that your spouse is planning to separate and end your relationship or marriage? You should realize there are a number of solid signs that your spouse is planning to separate from you. These signs tend to show […]

When Do Step-Parents Have To Pay Child Support For Their Step-Kids? When does a spouse live long enough with another person that they have to start paying child support for the other spouse’s biological kids? That’s a very important question for many spouses since there are so many more blended families today compared to the […]

When Does A Spouse Stop Paying Spousal Support? When should spousal support end? That’s a very important question for many spouses after they have separated or divorced. Hi, my name is Thomas O’Malley.  I’m an experienced family lawyer in Durham Region and the GTA. Let’s see what happened to Eugene and Donna in this situation.  […]