The Law Says Adultery Does Not Affect a Divorce, But That’s Not Always True

When one spouse has an extra-marital affair (or any sort of affair outside of a committed relationship), it can be devastating for the other spouse. It can reflect a betrayal, a lack aof honesty and questionable judgment. The innocent spouse feels a lot of emotion. Those emotions can include anger, and strong desire for justice to correct the wrong that was done to them. But then they hear that Canada has “no-fault” divorce and the affair does not affect what orders a family court judge will make. None of the laws permit any sort of adjustment to the compensation because of an affair. Is that true?

Well, it depends. In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains when and how an affair can have an impact in Family Court, and when it does not. Check out the video version of this episode on YouTube.

If you found this episode helpful, check out these episodes on similar topics:

99. When Can You Throw Out Your Ex?

96. If I Let My Partner Move In, Will They Get My House?

91. Should One Spouse Leave the House on Separation?

85. 4 Things That Everyone Gets Wrong about Divorce Law

81. ⁠⁠⁠Can Separated Parents Agree to No Child Support?⁠

80. When Can I Throw Out My Ex’s Stuff?

79. What Am I Legally Required To Do First After Separating?

60. Should You Take Your Ex to Family Court?

The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law. The latest edition, which is up-to-date on all important divorce issues is now available. Get it as a $⁠⁠9.99 Kindle eBook⁠⁠ , or as an ⁠⁠Apple Book for your iPad or iPhone ⁠⁠. Also, you can get it as a ⁠⁠paperback or hard cover from Amazon⁠⁠ or at better bookstores.

TO CONTACT JOHN SCHUMAN: website: www.schumanlaw.ca email: john@schumanlaw.ca phone: 647-342-6775

Child support is the part of divorce and family law that many people hate the most. Since, in Canada, monthly child support is based entirely on the payer’s income, it might seem logical that a parent can reduce his or her child support obligation by reducing his or her income. However, even people who have legitimate losses of income can find it difficult to reduce their support obligations. The same principals apply to spousal support.

In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, covers why intentionally reducing income will not lower support… and how those rules can even affect people who have lost their job or had other income losses through no fault of their own.

A video version of this podcast is available of YouTube.

If you found this episode helpful, check out these episodes on similar topics:

98. 7 Big Costly Child Support Mistakes

90. ⁠⁠5 Family Law Fails⁠⁠

89. ⁠⁠⁠Is Child Support Ever Too Much? ⁠

81. ⁠⁠⁠Can Separated Parents Agree to No Child Support?⁠⁠

76. ⁠⁠⁠Why Your Income for Taxes May Not Be Your Income for Child Support (or Spousal Support)⁠

66.. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Change Child Support⁠

54. ⁠Child Support Does Not End at Age 18⁠⁠

53. ⁠How to Pay Less Child Support

The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law. The latest edition, which is up-to-date on all important divorce issues is now available. Get it as a $⁠⁠9.99 Kindle eBook⁠⁠ , or as an ⁠⁠Apple Book for your iPad or iPhone ⁠⁠. Also, you can get it as a ⁠⁠paperback or hard cover from Amazon⁠⁠ or at better bookstores.

TO CONTACT JOHN SCHUMAN:

Phone: 1-647-342-6775

Email: John@schumanlaw.ca

Web: www.schumanlaw.ca

The implications of child custody decisions are far-reaching and can significantly impact the lives of both children and parents. It is important not to make mistakes, especially when parenting matters are before a court, arbitrator or a professional parenting assessor. Since the stakes are so high for both parents and children, this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast looks at some big mistakes that parents often make, but can easily avoid. If you are in family court over your kids, or worry that you may be, this will be an extremely important episode for you.

In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains eight big mistakes that people make in child custody or parenting cases. Those mistakes are:

1. Using the term “child custody”

2. Putting the parents interests first

3. Ignoring the Best Interests Legal Test

4. Assuming being a parent gives you a right to the kids

5. Being unsupportive of the children’s relationship with the other parent

6. Saying a child should decide what relationship to have with each parent Contents:

7. Inconsistent or unreliable behaviour

8. Being careless on social media and messages.

If you found this episode helpful, check out these episodes on similar topics:

101. ⁠What Happens At Parental Alienation Treatment Programs According to Courtroom Testimony⁠

100. ⁠⁠Why Hearing from Kids in Divorce is Important and DANGEROUS!⁠⁠

78. ⁠⁠⁠The Rights of Grandparents and other family Members to See Kids⁠⁠⁠

75. ⁠⁠⁠When Can You Legally Stop Your Ex From Seeing the Kids?⁠⁠⁠

61. ⁠⁠⁠Can You Move With the Kids After Separation or Divorce?⁠⁠⁠

59. ⁠⁠⁠Why You Won’t Get Custody of Your Kids⁠⁠

38. ⁠Ontario Private Schools, Standards and Education Law⁠

The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law. The latest edition, which is up-to-date on all important divorce issues is now available. Get it as a $⁠⁠9.99 Kindle eBook⁠⁠ , or as an ⁠⁠Apple Book for your iPad or iPhone ⁠⁠. Also, you can get it as a ⁠⁠paperback or hard cover from Amazon⁠⁠ or at better bookstores.

TO CONTACT JOHN SCHUMAN:

Phone: 1-647-342-6775

Email: John@schumanlaw.ca

Web: www.schumanlaw.ca