When it comes to Child Support in Ontario, the amount that a non-primary caregiver is required to pay is calculated and depended on the Child Support Guidelines and the number of children you have. Generally the parent who has the child least 45% of the time pays custody to the other parent, which goes towards care and maintenance of the child. Child support can often be an emotionally charged topic, as both parents can have wildly differing views of what’s fair and acceptable. Heckburn Law can help you reach a settlement that ensures that your children are financially looked after. Child Support is…

Custody means the legal right and responsibility for decisions when it comes to the child that may relate to education, health, and religion. One the main issues that can revolve around Child custody is who will be making the primary decisions for the child and who the child will live with. You don’t want to deal with complicated paperwork, child custody laws and any court motions that may arise. Heckburn Law can focus on those things, while you focus on maintaining your relationship with your children. Custody is the legal right to make major decisions that is in the best interest of…

This is when one person makes all the decisions pertaining to the child(ren). This is appropriate for parties who had a short relationship or unable to maintain a mutual working relationship which is in the best interest of the child.

This is when both parties are involved in the decision-making process pertaining to the child(ren). Joint custody is appropriate when both parties are able to communicate effectively and have a mutual working relationship which is the best interest of the child. This can be an extremely complicated and emotional process for all those involved. Heckburn Law is equipped with the experience and compassion to help navigated the court system to achieve a positive outcome. For those who want to avoid the court system Heckburn Law is able to explore options such as mediation and arbitration.

Whether you need a family lawyer for a contested divorce, uncontested divorce, separation agreement or any other family law matter, we can help. The main goal is to navigate all issues such as custody of and access to children, conflict separations, the division of property and child and spousal support. Whenever the relationship is ended and you need a family lawyer for a contested divorce, uncontested divorce, separation agreement or any other family law matters, Heckburn Law is here to help. During the divorce proceeding Heckburn Law can assist in other matters such as child(ren) custody and access, conflict resolution, the…

Mediation is a way of resolving disputes and disagreements as doing it alone can be time-consuming and extremely costly. One benefit to choosing this method is it is not as expensive as going through the system. If you are in a relationship and you have ever experienced domestic violence or a power imbalance, then this is not a good option for you. Mediation is appropriate when both parties want to resolve their legal issues outside of the court system. For this to be meaningful both parties are willing to compromise. Mediation is also less costly, time efficient and an informal process of resolving…

Often allegations of domestic violence happen during or just prior to the breakdown of a marriage or common-law relationship. Usually, the individual charged is removed from the home and is held for a bail hearing. The next step would be for yourself and your child to get a restraining order for safety and arranging a child access and child support schedule. Heckburn Law can advocate for you and your children’s behalf and this is one of the best routes to go through. Anyone can be the victim of family violence, but children and dependent adults are the most vulnerable. Abuse is wrong…