The general rule is that a child, under the age of majority, has a right to receive child support. As such, in this case, it does not matter whether the child and the parent get along or are in a dispute. In Canadian Law, child support is the right of the child not the parent.

SMP Law honours Orange Shirt Day for Truth and Reconciliation. SMP Law is wearing orange today to remember the Indigenous children whose lives were lost at residential schools. We honour the victims, survivors and the families and communities impacted.

Shawn Philbert, the lawyer at SMP Law has been recognized as a Lawyer of Distinction. The 2022 award recognizes excellence in family and divorce law.

Congratulations to our SMP Law Milton Magic Soccer sponsored boys under 13/14 soccer team who won first place for the 2022 season! Shawn Philbert of SMP Law sponsored and coach this team, building skills and lasting memories for him and the players.

After a long wait due to the pandemic, Coach Shawn is back coaching soccer! Shawn Philbert of SMP Law is very excited to be coaching this year for Milton Magic Soccer!  The season has begun and SMP Law looks forward to having fun, teaching new skills and being part of the community.