Family law can be a difficult enough world to navigate in the best of times. When other areas of law enter the picture, things can become even more complicated. Oftentimes people may go through a separation or divorce and receive an order dictating how their property will be divided after the relationship ends. However, as …
Read MoreWhen separated or divorced parents find new partners and establish a long-term relationship, a blended family is formed. Oftentimes, the finances of such a relationship can be complicated due to obligations from previous relationships or court orders. A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice shows how important an honest approach to family …
Read MoreUpon the breakdown of a marriage through separation or divorce, what happens to the matrimonial home can be one of the more difficult issues to navigate. Not only can there be a great deal of emotional investment into the home, with both parties feeling strong ties to it, but a home can often be a …
Read MoreWhat options does a parent who lives in a small space with their children during the COVID-19 pandemic have when their spouse continues to live in the larger matrimonial home? In a recent case, an Ontario court considered the question of whether it would be appropriate to reverse possession of the home so that the …
Read MoreFollowing a separation a couple might avoid a costly trial by coming to agreement on a number of items, possibly negating the need for a trial at all. However, sometimes an agreement might ultimately lead to further confusion or litigation. Such was the case in an decision recently issued by the Court of Appeal for …
Read MoreWhen couples get divorced or separated, one of the largest issues to deal with outside of those involving children can be what to do with the matrimonial home. There are typically two options that a couple can choose from. The first is for one party to buy out the other’s interest in the home. The …
Read MoreHave a read about the matrimonial home and the fluctuating housing market. https://www.advocatedaily.com/jennifer-samara-shuber-family-home-is-an-emotional-asset-in-a-volatile-market.
Read MoreThe court recently examined the interesting question of whether, and under what circumstances, a party can obtain an order to sell their matrimonial home even when their spouse opposes the sale. The Parties’ Story The parties were married in 1979, separated and reconciled in 2009 and 2014, and separated for a final time in …
Read MoreWhen a couple goes through a separation it may be assumed that the parties involved cease living together. Often, one spouse may stay in the home temporarily or permanently, while the other moves out. But settling the division of property in a separation or divorce could take years. What happens if during that time one …
Read MoreCouples might be hesitant about entering marriage contracts out of fear that a contract pre-supposes the demise of a relationship. I prefer to look at marriage contracts as a way of getting your financial house in order before you begin a new phase of life. Domestic contracts are akin to a life insurance policy or …
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