Previously I wrote about the power of the Family Responsibility Office (FRO) power to enforce child and spousal support payments under the provincial legislation.*#
Today I’d like to discuss the federal counterpart legislation, the Family Orders and Agreement Enforcement Act.^
Under the federal legislation, provincial enforcement services (i.e., the FRO in Ontario) have wide access to personal [...]

Today I’d like to discuss three terms commonly seen in civil litigation - counterclaims, crossclaims, and third party claims - and what they mean.
Counterclaims
In a civil proceeding a counterclaim refers to a claim made by the defendant against the plaintiff (or the plaintiff and another person). This claim may be an effort by the defendant [...]

Starting September 2009, PSWLaw is commencing a major ad campaign to promote its family law services.
Notably, the ad will appear in the 2009 Toronto Police Games program and prominent internet sites. Be sure to keeps your eyes open and watch out for our ad!

PSWLaw, family law practitioner, provides services on

divorce & separation agreements
custody and access [...]

It’s well-established in contemporary Canadian jurisprudence that when dealing with a child, the best interests of that child must prevail.
But what, exactly, count as the child’s best interests?
Section 24 of the Children’s Law Reform Act* specifies these interests. In determining the best interests of a child, the court must consider all the child’s needs and [...]

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Mission Statement
Our Core Purpose
We assist our clients with excellent legal advice for their unique circumstances.
Our Position
We provide realistic, achievable solutions to our clients’ legal situations.
What to Expect as My Client
As my client, you can be assured that I will provide competent services dedicated to your case. You [...]