Canadian Family Law

Q & A with John Syrtash John Syrtash, B.A. (Hon.), LL.B answers pressing questions on Family Law.
	Don't be a wimp - go for custody
	Who's at fault for a delinquent kid?
	Don't fool yourself: Use a lawyer
	Are you on the hook for retroactive child support?
	Damage upon separation
	Courts will allow multiple religions.
	Reconcile, or find yourself a good shoulder to cry on.
	Paralegals not a safe substitute
	Courts don't always enforce support guidelines.
	At what age can my child choose which parent he wants to live with?
	If it won't last, then get out fast!
	Child support obligations after my child turns 18
	Navigating the Family Responsibility Office: Yes, it is unfair.
	Simple paternity test holds answers
	Who gets the house upon separation?
	'We become what we behold'
	What are my custody rights if I'm pregnant and divorcing?
	The non-traditional family is becoming quite expensive
	Status of familial monetary gifts prior to divorce
	Marriage breakup and RESPs

Family Law: Family Law articles written by John Syrtash, B.A. (Hon.), LL.B. and posted on Quicklaw.
	The disposable divorce era
	M. v. H.: Case Commentary
	Good News for Divorcing Women (or is this a mirage)?
	Of Variation, "Special Provisions" and "Reasonable Arrangements" -- The Effect of Prior Orders and Agreements on Child Support Determinations under the Guidelines*
	Same Sex Partners: What Rights Do They Have
	If Silence is Golden, then What is Gossip?
	Developmentally Appropriate Questions for Child Witnesses
	Support Issues with Backlash: Sometimes Misunderstood Tax Implications of Support Awards

Toronto 24 Hours Articles:
Family Law articles written by John Syrtash, B.A. (Hon.), LL.B. and printed weekly in the daily newspaper, Toronto 24 hours, published by Sun Media Corporation.

	October 24, 2005 - Birthplace doesn't matter much
	October 3, 2005 - Courts won't ignore violence
	September 26, 2005 - Mature enough to fly on his own?
	August 15, 2005
	August 9, 2004
	September 2, 2004
	September 6, 2004
	September 10, 2004
	September 17, 2004
	November 8, 2004

“Religion & Culture in Canadian Family Law” by J. Syrtash
Published by Butterworths in 1992, this is the only book of its kind in Canada by critically acclaimed author John T. Syrtash. It received rave reviews at the time and is only available at public and law libraries across the country.

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