Parenting and Child Custody
Guidance Through Parenting and Child Custody Disputes
SLPC assists parents with disputes involving parenting arrangements, decision-making responsibility, parenting time, and related family court applications and motions — helping you understand your options and make informed decisions for your family.
How can SLPC help with a parenting dispute?
When to Seek Guidance
When might legal guidance be useful?
You and your child's other parent cannot agree on a parenting arrangement.
You need to establish or change decision-making responsibility.
You are facing a dispute over parenting time schedules.
An existing parenting arrangement needs to be reviewed or changed.
You need to bring or respond to a family court application or motion.
Perspective
Parenting disputes affect the whole family. Thoughtful guidance helps you focus on what matters most.
Services
Parenting matters SLPC assists with
Parenting arrangements
Decision-making responsibility for major decisions about a child
Parenting time schedules and disputes
Bringing and responding to parenting applications and motions
Why SLPC
Why choose SLPC?
Experienced
Legal guidance backed by a decade of knowledge and experience in family law.
Personalized
Every family's circumstances are different. Advice and strategy reflect that.
Clear Communication
Clients should understand what is happening, what their options are and what comes next.
Strong Advocacy
Committed representation that protects your interests and your child's best interests.
Accessible
Quality representation with an approach that respects different circumstances and budgets.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Ontario's family law terminology has evolved. "Decision-making responsibility" refers to who makes important decisions about a child's life, such as health, education and religion. Many people still search for "child custody" and "access," and these older terms are still widely understood. SLPC can explain how the current framework applies to your situation.
Parenting time refers to the time each parent spends with the child. It replaces the older term "access." Parenting time arrangements can be agreed upon by parents or decided by the court, and SLPC can help you understand what arrangements may be appropriate.
The court's primary consideration is the best interests of the child. This includes factors such as the child's needs, the relationship with each parent, and each parent's ability to care for the child. SLPC can help you understand how these factors may apply to your case.
Yes. If circumstances change significantly, you may be able to bring a motion to vary an existing parenting order. SLPC can help you understand whether a variation may be appropriate and guide you through the process.
You are not legally required to have a lawyer, but parenting disputes involve important rights and your child's well-being. A lawyer can help you understand your options, avoid costly mistakes and ensure your interests and your child's interests are represented.
These answers are general and educational. They are not legal advice and do not address your specific circumstances. Please consult SLPC for guidance tailored to your situation.
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