Family Law by Misa https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt By: Misa Geeverghese en-us 2017-04-02 04:17:04 UTC 2023-02-18 15:58:58 UTC hello@padlet.com Definition of Family Law mgeeverghese https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139694 Family Law is critical to most Canadians as it governs relationships between spouses, and between parents and their children. In Family law different situations fall under either the federal or provincial jurisdiction. Marriage and divorce fall under federal jurisdiction but most other issues, including adoption and matrimonial property disputes, fall under provincial.]]> 2017-04-02 04:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139694 Dispute Resolution mgeeverghese https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139700 "Dispute Resolution" generally refers to one of several different processes used to resolve disputes between parties, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, collaborative law, and litigation." Dispute resolution relates to family law because different cases/situations and issues between family members are being resolved in some manner, such as negotiation.]]> 2017-04-02 04:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139700 Case mgeeverghese https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139703 The case is about a mother who is seeking 77% of child support for her two children. Her first child is attending university but living at home. The second child is almost done high school and is planning on going to university. The father of these kids refuses to pay the immense amount of child support and believes that the children should use their own funds for schooling. http://www.canlii.org/en/on/onca/doc/2006/2006canlii15446/2006canlii15446.html]]> 2017-04-02 04:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139703 Outcome Of Case mgeeverghese https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139708 The outcome of this case stated that "if one boy attends university away from home Table support is reduced from support for 2 children to support for 1 plus 1/3 the difference between one and two. This amount is to be paid monthly throughout the year but reflects that one child is only home for 1/3 the year."]]> 2017-04-02 04:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139708 Case Relation mgeeverghese https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139712 This case on child support relates to family law because it governs the relationships between the parents and the child. ]]> 2017-04-02 04:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139712 Surprising mgeeverghese https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139719 After reading this case it surprised me that the Father did not want to help pay for the education of his own children. Although they are older it does not mean he should not help pay bills that apply to them. ]]> 2017-04-02 04:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139719 Video 2 mgeeverghese https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139753 This video discusses critical risks of having a divorce, as well as gives advice to those who are experiencing this issue.]]> 2017-04-02 04:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139753 Video 1 mgeeverghese https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139755 This video discusses the court processes of family law. As well as reviewing some types of family law that could be useful to others.]]> 2017-04-02 04:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139755 Video 3 mgeeverghese https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139758 This video discusses child custody and access. As well as reviewing the different types of custody for children. ]]> 2017-04-02 04:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139758 Picture 1a mgeeverghese https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139760 These two image represents the court processes that the parents / other members of the family have to go through.]]> 2017-04-02 04:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139760 Picture 2 mgeeverghese https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139762 This image represents hardships that are put on two individuals fighting over what they both believe is right, or over divorce situations. ]]> 2017-04-02 04:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139762 Picture 3 mgeeverghese https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139764 This image represents the difficult situations that are put on not only the parents, but the child as well when going through custody battles. ]]> 2017-04-02 04:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139764 Article 1 mgeeverghese https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139772 https://www.theguardian.com/law/2016/nov/11/court-of-appeal-upholds-decision-to-keep-oxford-mothers-child-in-care]]> 2017-04-02 04:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139772 Article 3 mgeeverghese https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139847 http://globalnews.ca/news/410696/new-family-law-act-allows-police-to-act-more-quickly-in-family-violence-issues-2/]]> 2017-04-02 04:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139847 Article 2 mgeeverghese https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139849 http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/b-c-woman-who-concealed-her-ex-husband-was-not-the-father-of-her-son-loses-child-support-bid]]> 2017-04-02 04:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139849 References mgeeverghese https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139852 Butler, P. (2016, November 11). Court of appeal upholds decision to keep Oxford mother's child in care. Retrieved April 01, 2017, from https://www.theguardian.com/law/2016/nov/11/court-of-appeal-upholds-decision-to-keep-oxford-mothers-child-in-care

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Hoover, A. (2016, August 27). Family Law and the Court Process. Retrieved April 02, 2017, from http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/family-law-and-the-court-process-00295/
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W, A. (2012, December 11). The 5 Critical Risks of Divorce & Steps to Protect Yourself. Retrieved April 01, 2017, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrvjotycKPU]]> 2017-04-02 04:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164139852 Picture 1b mgeeverghese https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164140894 2017-04-02 05:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164140894 Types of Family Law mgeeverghese https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164202112 There are many different types of family law, some which include:

  • Divorce
  • Marriage Laws
  • Spousal Support
  • Child Support
  • Custody
  • LGBT Marriage Rights
  • Adoption
  • Parental Rights

and many more 
]]> 2017-04-02 22:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164202112 Most Likely to Remember mgeeverghese https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164203640 After reading this case, something that stuck out to me and that I will remember would be the hardships family's go through when dealing with child support. The Federal Child Support Guidelines are always referred to when dealing with these cases. The judge bases his/her decision by these guidelines. ]]> 2017-04-02 23:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mgeeverghese/r3vr9sjw2pzt/wish/164203640