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Title: Child Support Lawyer


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Child Support Lawyer
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Divorce
  • Marriage breakdown is one justification for
    divorce.  If an individual seeking divorce can
    prove that they have lived separate and apart
    from their spouse for at least one year, the
    court accepts the breakdown of the marriage. 
  • An individual can seek divorce without a one year
    separation if they can prove their spouse
    committed adultery. A divorce can also be sought
    prior to a one year separation if a spouse was
    mentally or physically cruel.
  • Canada recognizes Common Law Marriage
    (cohabitating without being legally
    married).  Certain laws regarding cohabitation
    and division of property vary according to
    province.

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Child Support
Canada believes parental financial support is a
childs right.  When parents reside together,
such is normally not an issue.  When children,
however, live with just one parent, the other is
required to also contribute financially. In the
late 1990s, in order to lessen conflict, Canada
established a set of Guidelines that set basic
child support amounts and recommended resolution.
In most cases, parents followed the guidelines
and agreed upon support.  There are instances,
however, where certain disagreements arise and
one parent may need the courts
intervention.  The non-custodial parent may
suddenly refuse to forward support payments, a
parent may lose their job or suffer a disability,
or one parent may use visitation to affect
support. There are many possible situations.
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Should You Hire a Lawyer
  • A Lawyer is not absolutely necessary to file for
    divorce on grounds of marriage breakdown,
    however, it is always best to consult with one to
    discuss your rights and make sure they are
    protected and that you receive all you are
    entitled to receive.  

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  • Divorce on grounds of adultery or physical or
    mental cruelty or issues relating to child
    support are more complicated and having legal
    representation provides advantages.  It makes
    sure your side is properly communicated. Lawyers
    understand the rules and laws that pertain to
    your side.  And, a lawyer will make sure that
    there are no errors.   Most importantly, lawyers
    also take some of the stress of off you.  Family
    legal matters are one of the worst situations any
    person can experience. Having a lawyer handle the
    paperwork, legal issues, and all communications
    from the other side can greatly ease some of the
    strain.

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Bickhram Litigation
  • Contact Bickhram Litigation 55 City Centre Dr,
    Mississauga,
  • Ontario, L5B1M3
  • CALL US (905) 361-9787
  • rick_at_askyourlawyer.ca
  • http//bickhramlitigation.com/
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