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Ontario Court of Appeal respects parties’ agreement to keep disputes out of court

The Ontario Court of Appeal, in Grosman v. Cookson, 2012 ONCA 551, decided that the fact that a support recipient files a separation agreement with the court for enforcement does not mean that the court can decide whether the amount … Continue reading

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Mandatory mediation or arbitration – When is it not in the best interests of the child?

What happens when parents have joint custody of a young child, and can’t communicate regarding major parenting issues? Often, parties will agree to a dispute resolution process of mediation, followed by arbitration if there is no resolution through mediation. In … Continue reading

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