Deer Park Family Law

Frequently asked questions

Does Deer Park Family Law handle divorce and separation cases?

Yes. Divorce and separation is a core part of the practice, and the firm says it has guided hundreds of people through the process, from negotiated settlements to matters that go to court.

Can the firm help sort out parenting time and decision making after a separation?

Yes. The firm handles what used to be called custody (now decision making responsibility) and access (now parenting time), and it can involve third party professionals to help bring a child's views into the process when appropriate.

What if a family law dispute also involves the Children's Aid Society?

The firm takes on child protection matters alongside its family law work, including disputes with the other parent, extended family, or a Children's Aid Society.

Will the firm look into whether a former partner is hiding income before calculating child support?

The firm says it's possible to obtain bank records and other financial information to check that a paying parent has fully disclosed their income, and to have income imputed where that disclosure hasn't happened.

How does spousal support get determined?

The firm explains that before an amount or duration can be set, entitlement has to be established first, on a compensatory basis, a non-compensatory basis, or a combination of the two.

Is property division the same for married and common law couples?

No. The firm notes that equalization of property is a right built into marriage, while common law partners face additional hurdles to any claim on shared wealth, which it describes as a nuanced area of law.