Issues relating to children can be the most contentious in a separation or divorce.
The best interests of your children are our primary focus. We know that parents are most concerned about making decisions in their children's best interests, and that separation and divorce can put parents in conflict with each other as to what is best for their children. When parents cannot agree, courts will decide.
Whether you want to try and negotiate a parenting agreement or feel you have no alternative but to go to court to resolve issues of custody and access, the Law Office of Carol A. Allen will provide you with experienced and effective legal representation.
Your Children Are Our First Priority
Carol Allen will help you negotiate and determine matters of:
- Residency: Where your children live is important. They may live mostly with one parent, split their time between both, or come to some other arrangement that works for both of you.
- Decision-making: Having the right and the responsibility to decide questions of education, health care and religious upbringing is important to our clients.
- Financial support: Support is mostly decided according to the Child Support Guidelines, with some exceptions.
Child Protection (CAS)
CAS involvement in the lives of families can result in children being temporarily or permanently removed from their families. Parents often do not have experienced legal advice when faced with allegations that they have through some conduct or omission placed their child(ren) at the risk of harm. In most cases the allegations can be resolved easily. In other cases parents face more intrusive involvement by the CAS in their lives.
Carol Allen has represented parents for over 30 years in their fight to remove the CAS from their lives. She has represented parents in CAS matters at all levels of court in Ontario including the Ontario Court of Appeal. If you are a parent involved with the CAS and who needs a lawyer to explain the unique legal process that involvement with the CAS requires; if you need a lawyer who has successfully represented parents in court, trial and appeals; if you want a lawyer who will advocate strongly for the return of you children to your care; call the Law Office of Carol A. Allen.
Contact Carol Allen
From offices in Meaford and Port Elgin, we represent parents throughout the surrounding areas, including Owen Sound and Collingwood. However, if you are a parent who needs representation against the CAS, we will help in whatever jurisdiction you reside.