Divorce can be a complicated situation for both parties. Issues that can include personal property, custody of a child(ren) and financial division. If both parties are in agreement, they can have a lawyer draw up an agreement enlisting the division of properties and personal items. Individual situations vary and legal cases can last months, which is expensive and time consuming and can be stressful. It?s a good idea to make a checklist for separation agreements.

To have access to your child(ren) means to have the right to visit with them, spend time with them as indicated and or agreed upon from both sides (parties).

Depending on the case, the supervised access visit can be supervised by a family member (relative) or a Children?s Aid Worker.During a supervised visit, the non-custodial parent is not allowed to be left alone with the child(ren).

This involves having custody of a child(ren).  One parent is responsible for every aspect of child rearing. This includes providing healthy eating, clothing, setting limits and giving love and support.

This involves sharing custody of the child(ren). All decisions, in the interest of the child(ren) is made by both parents. These decisions involve issues such as where the child should attend school etc. Child(ren) reside with each parent for varying time periods depending on decisions made by the courts and the parents.

For parents with financial situations, there are legal aid offices in and around the city of Toronto. These offices provide helpful information needed to secure a lawyer for court proceedings.

Lawyers are important as they help build your case and use the proper steps on presenting your case before the courts.