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"How do I know my 16-year-old is still in school?"

Question: I am still paying child support for my 16 year old son. Someone just told me he is not in school any more and now working full-time. Am I entitled to know what he is doing? How do I find out?

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"I called the FRO and they are not helping me...."

We hear this statement quite frequently.

Here is a typical scenario:

* Parties' family law case ends with a final order for child support. They have one child. Dad pays child support for 9 years.

*Daughter turns 17 and moves in with her boyfriend. She also gets a full-time job.

*Dad has irregular contact with daughter, particularly as she gets older.

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"Shared Custody" versus "Split Custody"

In general terms, in Canada the phrase "custody" refers to decision-making about a child or children. For example, we currently use the phrases "sole custody" and "joint custody" to describe arrangements based on which either one or both parents make major decisions about a child or children.

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About Confidentiality - Talking to your lawyer

We are all entitled to privacy. This extends to (and is perhaps most important in) a family law case. If you are separated or are considering separating, keep in mind the following:

1. If you retain a lawyer or if you consult with him or her, your communications (verbal and in writing) are confidential (we use the word “privileged”). For lawyers, the obligation to keep the information they obtain confidential (other than in the context of a court case) is in place for his or her lifetime.

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Separation and Social Media

Some time ago, The New York Times reported on the results of a study of teenagers. The study focused on teenagers’ texting habits and their reactions to being interrupted. Unfortunately, the results are not that surprising, are they? Many such studies, with similar results, have been conducted since then.

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"How do I get a divorce?" - Canada

As you can imagine, we hear this question A LOT!

In Canada, only a Judge can grant a divorce. For this reason, the Court must be notified if either party wants a divorce, even if all of the other issues are settled, by way of Separation Agreement, for example.

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