Marriage contracts, which are often referred to as prenuptial agreements, or “prenups” may not be an easy topic to bring out when planning a wedding, but they can be a useful tool in avoiding potential conflict in the event of a breakdown of a marriage. A marriage contract will often outline what will happen to …
Read MoreThe Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a cohabitation agreement that a woman signed decades ago without obtaining independent legal advice, finding no reason to overturn the agreement. What Happened? The parties in question began to live together in 1997. The husband had previously had an acrimonious separation and wanted to avoid a similar situation …
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