Isaac's Family Law Office

Isaac's Family Law Office Hi, welcome to my family law page. I want it to be a valuable place for answers to your questions. Isaac is a family law lawyer in southwestern Ontario.

He appears regularly for clients in the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice. He's published in top publications, such as University of Toronto Faculty of Law Review. His Bay Street background in wealth management for a big 6 Canadian bank enables him to take a forensic approach to property division and disclosure. He's been through a divorce, so he understands what it's like for clients to go through the process.

Extreme delay can impact alimony or spousal support claims. Speak with an experienced family law lawyer to understand ho...
01/31/2024

Extreme delay can impact alimony or spousal support claims. Speak with an experienced family law lawyer to understand how the law applies to your situation.

Limitations vs. Delay in Seeking Spousal Support One thing you should always discuss with your lawyer early on - preferably at the first consultation - is whether there is a time limit to collect a certain sum of money. In law, there are limitations periods to consider and there is delay. What is a....

Learn about successful past pilots of judicial dispute resolution and in what types of family law cases it's designed fo...
01/31/2024

Learn about successful past pilots of judicial dispute resolution and in what types of family law cases it's designed for.

Ontario Courts that Have Tried Binding Judicial Dispute Resolution On May 14, 2021, a pilot was started to test whether a new type of dispute resolution would help people in a family law court dispute, while at the same time clearing the backlog in the courts. Binding Judicial Dispute Resolution (Bi...

Did you know family law trials can be entirely over a dog?
01/26/2024

Did you know family law trials can be entirely over a dog?

One family court trial was over a boxer.

Struggling with the issue of pets in a separation or divorce? Find out more from a divorce lawyer.
01/26/2024

Struggling with the issue of pets in a separation or divorce? Find out more from a divorce lawyer.

Dogs, cats, and other pets are frequently part of a divorce or family law dispute requiring good advice from a divorce lawyer.

Consider your budget when searching for a divorce lawyer. Find a divorce lawyer who is transparent about estimated costs...
01/25/2024

Consider your budget when searching for a divorce lawyer. Find a divorce lawyer who is transparent about estimated costs.

Choosing the right divorce & family lawyer involves candid conversation about the estimated costs of pursuing and protecting your interest

Did you know that spousal support both retroactive and arrears can make a significant difference in your financial stabi...
01/22/2024

Did you know that spousal support both retroactive and arrears can make a significant difference in your financial stability?

The Difference between “Retroactive” and “Arrears” Decisions about child support or spousal support (alimony) are usually forward looking. However, a court may also be asked to look backwards to deal with support or alimony that should have been paid. There are two scenarios that may apply t...

In BC, pets are less like property and more like children in family law court disputes.
01/18/2024

In BC, pets are less like property and more like children in family law court disputes.

New BC Law Changes How Pets Are Divided Up in Divorce & Family Law Cases Yesterday I had the pleasure of accepting Kristy Cameron's invitation to join her on her radio show in Ottawa to weigh in on the recent changes to the Family Law Act in British Columbia. You can find her show at iHeart Radio 58...

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01/17/2024

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Family Law Office of Isaac Paonessa serves London, St. Thomas, Woodstock, Stratford, Strathroy, Petrolia, and Sarnia. Divorce and family lawyer specializes in family law from negotiating a separation agreement all the way to representation at trial.

Updated blog post on case conferences
01/15/2024

Updated blog post on case conferences

Case conferences are usually the first major appearance in a divorce or family law court proceeding.

Changing Child Support
01/08/2024

Changing Child Support

In a previous post I wrote about a motion to change. A person would start a court proceeding with a motion to change when they already have a separation agreement with an estranged or ex-spouse, but they want to change something that was agreed to. In Ontario, the law allows for a change if the payo...

Blog post on making a Reply in family court
01/05/2024

Blog post on making a Reply in family court

A possible third step in the family law or divorce court process is the "Reply." I say it's possible because a Reply is only made when the responding person makes an Answer that raises new claims. In that case, the person who made the application can respond to only the new claims. Similar to the ap...

Updated blog post on when someone is served
01/03/2024

Updated blog post on when someone is served

If you've made an application or a motion to change, the other party will have to make an answer ("Form 10 Answer"). Alternatively, if you've been served with an application or motion to change, you will have to make an answer, unless you do not wish to defend your position. In that case, the other....

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380 Wellington Street, Suite 617
London, ON
N6A 5P6

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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