Many divorced parents wish to travel with their children internationally, to visit family and friends. However, parental abduction is feared by the Courts. A recent New Westminster court decision (E033145; June 12, 2015) outlines the reasons why a parent may have their application to travel declined. That reason involves…
A Supreme Court Judgment released November 20, 2014 pinpoints the dangers in “going it alone” (being self represented) when it comes to a parent relocating with the children. The Honourable Justice Betton allowed the mother, known as D.G.T. (Ms. T.), to keep her two children in Arizona despite the father’s…
On May 28, 2014, Bill C-560, referred to as the “equal parenting bill”, was defeated at Parliament (174:80). The Bill proposed to amend the Divorce Act in a way that would create a presumption for the courts to grant equal parenting time and responsibilities to each parent, with the opportunity…