John Schuman

The 3rd edition is out. It is much expanded and contains up-to-date information on everything you might need to know about family law: marriage contracts, separation, divorce, custody, access, support, property division, restraining orders, child protection matters and more. You can also learn about the alternatives to family court: mediation, arbitration and collaborative practice. Find out what you need to know before you make a costly mistake!

Are you separating? You have no idea what to expect? What does getting married really mean? The Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law is for everyone who: is separating or divorcing, need to change an order or separation agreement, are involved with a children's aid society, are getting married or living "common law", or need to understand Ontario Family Law. It explains what to do after separating and then describes each step in the Family Court. The up-to-date explanations also include:… Show more

Are you separating? You have no idea what to expect? What does getting married really mean? The Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law is for everyone who: is separating or divorcing, need to change an order or separation agreement, are involved with a children's aid society, are getting married or living "common law", or need to understand Ontario Family Law. It explains what to do after separating and then describes each step in the Family Court. The up-to-date explanations also include: alternatives to court, mediation, arbitration, collaborative law, and negotiation. Get an overview of Ontario Family Law for both for separated couples and people getting married. Discussions include: custody/access, child & spousal support, property division, restraining orders, marriage contracts/cohabitation agreements and other issues. There is help with children's aid society problems and adoption. The Guide has quick advice to avoid family court and tips on what to do, and not do, to get the best results possible. Show less

The Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law is a book aimed at non-lawyers (or non-family lawyers) who: are experiencing separation or divorce, need to change a final family court order or a separation agreement, are involved in child protection (children's aid society) court proceedings, are getting married and want a marriage contract, are planning to live with someone in a "common law" relationship and want a cohabitation agreement, or have any other need to get a basic understanding of… Show more

The Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law is a book aimed at non-lawyers (or non-family lawyers) who: are experiencing separation or divorce, need to change a final family court order or a separation agreement, are involved in child protection (children's aid society) court proceedings, are getting married and want a marriage contract, are planning to live with someone in a "common law" relationship and want a cohabitation agreement, or have any other need to get a basic understanding of Family Law in Ontario.

The "Guide" explains the first steps to take after separating. It then describes the Family Court process in Ontario, including each step in that process. The Guide explains the alternatives to court, such as mediation, arbitration, collaborative law, and negotiation.

The Guide also includes and overview of Ontario Family Law, both as it applies to separated couples (both married and unmarried), and to people who are planning to get married. This includes discussions of custody and access, child and spousal support, and property division, as well as restraining orders and other relief available in family courts. To assist with planning, it describes the requirements for all forms of domestic contracts (marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements, separation agreements, and amending agreements.)

Finally, the Guide includes a brief discussion of the steps in child protection proceedings. This part is designed to allow people responding to court proceedings started by a children's aid society. It outlines the procedures and requirements in such proceedings.

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This chapter looks at the particular rules of evidence that pertain to child protection proceedings (children's aid society matters) in Canada.

This chapter in Wilson on Children and the law looks at the participation of children in the legal system. It examines the legal issues surrounding the testimony of children. It addition, it looks at the various ways the opinions of a child can be put before the court, either by way of judicial interview, hearsay evidence, expert opinion, through a lawyer or as a party to the proceedings.

Questions for Child Witnesses is an extensive examination of how the evidence of children can and should be put before the court. In addition to examining the rules for adimitting children's statements (in and out of court), it describes in detail how the answers elicited from children can be made more reliable by asking questions in a way that reflects the child's level of development.