"Will I win in family court?” is the most common question family-law clients ask. It is also one of the hardest to answer. The answer depends on the law, the facts of the case, the parties, and what judge is deciding the matter. Family court is rarely a simple contest with one winner and one loser. The parties, and their lawyers, are usually asking a judge to make practical decisions about children, support, property, safety, or how separated people will move forward.

In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, ⁠Certified Specialist ⁠in Family Law, ⁠John Schuman⁠, gives you the unvarnished truth about Family Court and how that affects your chances. He also gives very important legal tips about what can shape the outcome, what may weaken a case, and what you can do to increase your chances of success.

Below are the other episodes mentioned in this one:

108. ⁠What To Do When a Family Court Judge Makes a Mistake

60. ⁠⁠Should You Take Your Ex to Family Court?⁠

59. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Why You Won’t Get Custody of Your Kids

103. ⁠⁠8 Ways to Lose a Parenting (Child Custody) Case. ⁠⁠

53 - How to Pay Less Child Support?

92 - How to Protect Your Assets in a Relationship or Marriage

93 - How to Lose Your Assets in Divorce or Separation

106. ⁠⁠5 Things You Should NEVER Do in Family Court⁠⁠

The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law. The latest edition, which is up-to-date on all important divorce issues is now available. Get it as a $⁠⁠⁠9.99 Kindle eBook⁠⁠⁠ , or as an ⁠⁠⁠Apple Book for your iPad or iPhone ⁠⁠⁠. Also, you can get it as a ⁠⁠⁠paperback or hard cover from Amazon⁠⁠⁠ or at better bookstores.

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Parental alienation, family violence, and money in divorce. Those are three of the most controversial topics in Family Law. This episode of the Family Law Podcast addresses and Issue that covers all of them: Can an alienated parent seek financial compensation from the alienating parent for the loss of the relationship with a child?

In Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, the Supreme Court of Canada gave direction and created new options for family court judges dealing with intimate partner violence. That is an ongoing important issue in Family Law and one on which the 2021 Amendments to the Divorce Act and other family law made even more important.

Many professionals who have studied parental alienation, or who offer treatment programs for it, say that parental alienation is a form a family violence and child abuse. And they say it is not just a mild form of violence, but the worst form: coercive controlling violence.

In Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia, the Supreme Court gave direction about which way it thinks Canadian Courts should go when addressing coercive controlling violence. It included actions related to parental alienation in the decision. The Court also went on to say when financial remedies may be appropriate. In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains why money may be available for alienated parents.

If you found this episode helpful or interesting, check out these other episodes:

103. Eight Ways to Lose a Parenting (Child Custody) Case

101. ⁠What Happens At Parental Alienation Treatment Programs According to Courtroom Testimony⁠

100. ⁠⁠Why Hearing from Kids in Divorce is Important and DANGEROUS!⁠⁠

78. ⁠⁠⁠The Rights of Grandparents and other family Members to See Kids⁠⁠⁠

75. ⁠⁠⁠When Can You Legally Stop Your Ex From Seeing the Kids?⁠⁠⁠

61. ⁠⁠⁠Can You Move With the Kids After Separation or Divorce?⁠⁠⁠

59. ⁠⁠⁠Why You Won’t Get Custody of Your Kids⁠⁠

The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law. The latest edition, which is up-to-date on all important divorce issues is now available. Get it as a $⁠⁠9.99 Kindle eBook⁠⁠ , or as an ⁠⁠Apple Book for your iPad or iPhone ⁠⁠. Also, you can get it as a ⁠⁠paperback or hard cover from Amazon⁠⁠ or at better bookstores.

TO CONTACT JOHN SCHUMAN: website: www.schumanlaw.ca email: john@schumanlaw.ca phone: 647-342-6775

So, you have signed a private school contract for the year. The tuition is due, you have bought the uniform, and everyone is excited for your child to start at his or her new school. Then life happens: a serious illness, a job transfer, a family move, or another unexpected event means your child has to withdraw from that private school mid-year. Or, as covered in episode 38, the school decides that it does not want your son or daughter there anymore. The school may still expect the full tuition.

In this episode of the Family Law Podcast, Education Lawyer, John Schuman answers questions about tuition insurance. Is it a smart safeguard—or just one more fee? Will you ever get money back from such a policy? What questions should you get answered when deciding to buy such insurance?

If you found this episode helpful, you may also like these episodes:

69. What Can Students Be Expelled for in Ontario?

65. How to Get Help for Your Child’s Special Needs in Ontario Public Schools

39. What Ontario Public Schools Must Do About Bullying

38. Ontario Private Schools, Standards and Education Law

For more on Private Schools and Education Law, check out this page. For mote on Education Law, check out this page.

And, of course, if you need more information, or advice that is specific to your situation, contact us to set up consultation. Call 647-342-6775 or use this booking form.