Everything you need to know about decision-making responsibility and parenting time, CAS matters, family court procedures, and protecting your parental rights in Ontario.
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Family law in Ontario covers a wide range of legal matters affecting families, including decision-making responsibility and parenting time (formerly custody and access), Children's Aid Society (CAS) interventions, child protection proceedings, and family court procedures. Whether you're dealing with a CAS removal, navigating child custody forms Ontario, or preparing for a family court hearing, understanding your rights is essential.
This guide helps Ontario parents and caregivers understand the family court Ontario process, protect their parental rights, and access the legal resources they need.
Step-by-step guide with forms, procedures, and legal requirements.
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Read Full Guide →You have the right to refuse entry without a warrant, request to see ID, and have a support person present. Anything you say can be used in court proceedings.
Read complete CAS rights guide →In-Home Support: CAS provides services while child remains at home
Kinship Care: Child placed with family members
Foster Care: Temporary placement with licensed foster parents
Society Care: CAS has legal custody of the child
CAS must file a court application within 5 days of removing a child. You have the right to legal representation, to present evidence, and to appeal court decisions. The court's primary consideration is the best interests of the child.
One parent makes all major decisions about the child's upbringing (education, healthcare, religion). The other parent typically has parenting time.
Both parents share decision-making responsibility. Requires cooperation and communication between parents. Children may live primarily with one parent or split time equally.
Child spends at least 40% of time with each parent. Often involves week-on/week-off or 2-2-3 schedules. May affect child support calculations.
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