Alves Law

Alves Law Alves Law is a small firm specializing in family law, and assisting clients with their residential real estate and criminal law needs.

Based in Oakville Ontario, we assist clients across the province.

The staff at Alves Law wishes everyone a Happy Halloween 🎃🎃🎃👻We had a costume competition, and our office manager Kelly ...
10/27/2025

The staff at Alves Law wishes everyone a Happy Halloween 🎃🎃🎃👻

We had a costume competition, and our office manager Kelly (the cheetah) won!

The legal and financial consequences of not paying child support are incredibly severe. In Canadian family law courts, c...
09/15/2025

The legal and financial consequences of not paying child support are incredibly severe. In Canadian family law courts, child support is considered the right of the child. 👶💰💲

Payments do not go to the other parent of the child but towards the child’s needs and wellbeing. If a parent is found to not pay child support, courts will take action to compel them to pay up.

This includes anything from:
- garnishing their wages (withholding wages to satisfy child support obligations)
- seizing their assets
- suspending their driver’s license or passport

If a parent continues to withhold child support, they may even receive hefty fines or imprisonment, especially if they are in contempt of court for not following a court order to pay child support.

Always pay child support as required and promptly report any financial changes to ensure payments reflect your current situation.

Paying child support where it is due is not just a legal obligation, but also a method to ensure your child’s basic nece...
09/08/2025

Paying child support where it is due is not just a legal obligation, but also a method to ensure your child’s basic necessities are met, alongside their wellbeing and future.

Child support does not go towards the other parent of your child, but to the child itself. It helps cover everything like housing, food, clothing, medical and educational expenses. Everything you would be taking care of if the child lived with you full time. It is your way of ensuring your child is taken care of in your absence.

Unpaid or delayed child support can negatively impact your child in the form of less opportunities and stress, not to mention a negative impact on your relationship with your child as well.

Legally, it can mean fines, penalties and other legal consequences as well.
Always ensure that any child support payments you make are timely and proportionate to your financial circumstances and income.

If you need assistance in calculating child support payments, our professional at Alves Law will be happy to schedule a consultation and help you get started!

Happy Labour Day! 👷🔬🔎👩‍🔬👮‍♀️👩‍🌾👨‍🍳🧑‍⚖️We hope everyone takes the long weekend to relax and have fun before the back-to-s...
09/01/2025

Happy Labour Day! 👷🔬🔎👩‍🔬👮‍♀️👩‍🌾👨‍🍳🧑‍⚖️

We hope everyone takes the long weekend to relax and have fun before the back-to-school rush starts up this month!

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 1st and will reopen on Tuesday, September 2nd.

What do you think is the biggest co-parenting challenge?A) Communication 📣B) Scheduling 🗓C) Different parenting styles 👪...
08/25/2025

What do you think is the biggest co-parenting challenge?

A) Communication 📣
B) Scheduling 🗓
C) Different parenting styles 👪
D) Transitioning between homes 🚗

Legal fees are expensive, and the threshold for Legal Aid is so low! It is very difficult for most Canadians to afford a...
08/18/2025

Legal fees are expensive, and the threshold for Legal Aid is so low!

It is very difficult for most Canadians to afford a lawyer to help them navigate their separation, divorce or other family law issues as they make too much to qualify for Legal Aid, but not enough to pay for a lawyer out of pocket. Luckily there is a solution! The Limited Scope Project!

The Limited Scope Project allows you to partially retain a lawyer to help you review your paperwork, meet important deadlines and get answers to major questions to make sure you are on the right track. It is different from retaining a lawyer completely as the lawyer will only help you with a part of the work regarding your family law issue, but you can choose which part that is and how much you want the lawyer to do, in line with your budget and finances! You can ease some of the burden on your shoulders!

If you would like to retain a lawyer on a limited scope basis, our professionals at Alves Law would be glad to schedule a consult to discuss how you would like to move forward!

Did you know about the Rule of 65?In Ontario, there is no guarantee of entitlement to spousal support upon divorce. Enti...
08/11/2025

Did you know about the Rule of 65?

In Ontario, there is no guarantee of entitlement to spousal support upon divorce. Entitlement is usually determined (using the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines) based on how economically or financially dependent one spouse is on the other. The rule of 65 goes one step further to help figure out if a spouse is entitled to indefinite spousal support.

Simply put: if the duration of the marriage + the age of the spouse receiving support = >65 years, the spouse is entitled to indefinite spousal support.
Remember, this does not mean forever, but that there is no set end date for spousal support.

If you need help or have any questions about your spousal support entitlement/ calculations, our experts at Alves Law will be happy to help you!

Happy Civic Holiday!We hope everyone takes the long weekend to sit back, relax and have fun! Our office will be closed o...
08/04/2025

Happy Civic Holiday!

We hope everyone takes the long weekend to sit back, relax and have fun!

Our office will be closed on Monday, August 4th and will reopen on Tuesday, August 5th.

Thinking about separating? Make sure that you provide the other party with a full and honest financial disclosure for yo...
07/28/2025

Thinking about separating?

Make sure that you provide the other party with a full and honest financial disclosure for your separation agreement. Without it, the other party could challenge the agreement, or the court could reject it, throwing you head-first into a long and expensive court process.

Financial disclosures:
- Protects interests of both parties
- Builds trust and transparency between both parties
- Saves time and legal costs.

If you would like to discuss what to include in a financial disclosure, or need help navigating the separation process, our professionals at Alves Law will be happy to help out!

Reach out today for a consultation and let’s discuss how we can help you going forward!

Did you know that in Ontario, there is no minimum age where the court will begin considering the child’s wishes, views a...
07/21/2025

Did you know that in Ontario, there is no minimum age where the court will begin considering the child’s wishes, views and preferences?

The best interests of the child is the most important factor that courts take into consideration when deciding matters related to parenting-time, decision-making authority and child support for the child. According to the Children’s Law Reform Act, one such aspect of deciding the best interests of the child is receiving input from the child about their relationship with each parent.

While this is by no means the sole determining factor of the child’s best interests, there is no age limit after which the court starts listening to the child’s preferences, though the views of older children are usually given more weight.

💡Did you know about the 40% rule?💡In Ontario, if each separated parent cares for a child for 40% or more of the time, it...
07/14/2025

💡Did you know about the 40% rule?💡

In Ontario, if each separated parent cares for a child for 40% or more of the time, it could qualify as “shared parenting”. This will impact child support calculations under the Federal Child Support Guidelines.

While courts will also consider the nature of the time the child spends with each parent in relation to decision-making and caregiving when deciding child-support amounts, the 40% rule is primarily concerned with the physical time spent with each parent. Though it is a key factor, it does not automatically guarantee a certain outcome in child support calculations.

If you would like to discuss child support considerations further, our experienced team at Alves Law will be glad to help you!

🌠Divorce is hard, but it can also be freeing.🌠We know that divorce isn’t easy. The emotional toll, complexities and impl...
07/07/2025

🌠Divorce is hard, but it can also be freeing.🌠

We know that divorce isn’t easy. The emotional toll, complexities and implications can feel overwhelming. But divorce is not just the end of a chapter. It is a turning point that can lead to new opportunities for your growth and independence! A chance to reclaim your future!

At Alves Law, we understand how challenging this journey can be, and our team is here to help you navigate the process every step of the way with confidence.

If you're thinking about divorce and don’t know where to start, we’re here for you. Reach out today for a consultation and let’s discuss how we can help you move forward.

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Suite 201, 235 Lakeshore Road East
Oakville, ON
L6J1H7

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

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