Understanding Child Custody and Support in Ontario for Divorced Parents
Navigating Ontario’s family law system can be overwhelming without the right support. The team at Pace Law Firm (866) 340-3175 helps clients understand their custody and support rights while working toward the best possible arrangements for them and their children.
Separation can be a difficult, emotional time — especially when legal decisions need to be made for your child’s future. In these situations, it’s important to seek guidance from experienced family lawyers who can help you manage complex legal matters with clarity, compassion, and professionalism.
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Common Custody Outcomes in Ontario
According to the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth, published by the Government of Canada in 2022, roughly 80% of custody decisions involving children under 12 result in the mother being awarded primary custody. This statistic highlights the challenges that some parents — particularly fathers — may face when seeking joint or sole custody.
Legal support can make a meaningful difference in presenting a fair, thorough case. Pace Law Firm assists parents in pursuing custody arrangements, support orders, and court-approved parenting plans designed to meet the best interests of the child.
Custody, Access, and Decision-Making Responsibilities
Custody extends beyond parenting time — it includes legal authority over important matters such as a child’s education, healthcare, and religion. The legal team at Pace Law Firm works with clients to determine whether joint custody, shared parenting, or less common arrangements like split custody may be appropriate.
In addition, they provide guidance on access (commonly known as visitation). Whether access is supervised or unsupervised depends on the circumstances and the child’s well-being. Lawyers can help resolve disputes or enforce visitation rights if conflicts arise.
Support Beyond Custody
The firm also handles a wide range of family law matters, including:
- Divorce and separation
- Spousal support
- Property division
- Domestic contracts
- Complex family disputes
About Pace Law Firm
Founded in 1981 by Al Pace, Pace Law Firm now includes over 160 legal professionals working across five offices and serving clients in 38 languages. Al Pace earned his law degree from the University of Windsor in 1980 and is a member of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association. He has also served as Vice President of the Baltic Federation of Canada.
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