Family

NS Supreme Court denies grandmother's request for party status in child protection case

NS Supreme Court denies grandmother's request for party status in child protection case

Her participation would not enhance the children's welfare: court

BC Supreme Court rejects 'marriage-like' relationship assertion in spousal status claim

BC Supreme Court rejects 'marriage-like' relationship assertion in spousal status claim

The couple did not consistently share a home or engage in typical marital activities: court

Alberta Court of King's Bench upholds guardianship order over concerns with mother's mental health

Alberta Court of King's Bench upholds guardianship order over concerns with mother's mental health

Despite her efforts, the mother continued to rely heavily on external support

NS Supreme Court orders 'Voice of the Child Report' to clarify preferences in custody dispute

NS Supreme Court orders 'Voice of the Child Report' to clarify preferences in custody dispute

Such reports require an assessment of necessity and relevance to the child’s best interests: court

Ontario Superior Court affirms Shanghai court's jurisdiction in family law case

Ontario Superior Court affirms Shanghai court's jurisdiction in family law case

The children primarily reside in China, and moving them to Ontario would disrupt their stability

Ontario Court of Appeal denies mother's bid to prevent child's return to Bangladesh

Ontario Court of Appeal denies mother's bid to prevent child's return to Bangladesh

The court emphasized that the family came to Canada temporarily