Spousal support is a monetary payment that one spouse may be ordered to pay the other for their financial support at the end of a marriage or relationship involving long-term cohabitation. The payment may be either a lump sum or periodic payments and it is generally sought by the lower-earning spouse – although it is …
Read MoreIf there is one thing that divorcing parties can usually agree on, it’s that divorce is expensive. This unfortunate truth is well known to family law lawyers and their clients, but there are ways to reduce legal fees during your divorce. The most effective way to limit legal fees and the overall expense of divorce …
Read MoreDivorce is a part of life in the 21st century. In fact, 1 in 5 Canadians reported that their parents are divorced or separated. Divorce is so common in today’s world that a fair and common-sense approach to the divorce process that includes providing for support, creating a parenting plan, as well as the division …
Read MoreParents typically have the final say over what is best for their children. This parental authority includes the decision-making power over with whom their children connect and spend time and where and with whom they live. As a result, a parent has the right to choose whether grandparents should spend time with their children. Because …
Read MoreDivorce is notorious for being one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. The process is emotionally taxing and rarely simple. Unfortunately, the division of assets process can be more complicated when a wealthy couple chooses to divorce. High net-worth individuals should seek the counsel of a family law lawyer who is experienced …
Read MoreDivorce is often a distressing and emotionally taxing experience. Unfortunately, when children are involved, divorcing parties cannot simply walk away from one another and never look back. Separating from a co-parent means that you can never truly be disconnected from your former spouse, and you must find a way to move forward with the best …
Read MoreFamily violence has not historically been recognized as a civil tort, but recently in the matter of Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2022 ONSC 1303 [Ahluwalia], Justice Mandhane of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice awarded damages in the amount of $150,000 to Ms. Ahluwalia (the “Wife”) to be paid by Mr. Ahluwalia (the “Husband”). In the …
Read MoreIf you are a parent and find yourself going through a divorce, we understand that the most challenging thing you’re facing is learning to co-parent your children under your new circumstances. The complicated and sensitive process of dividing assets and agreeing upon spousal support when settling a divorce can be time-consuming and tumultuous but making …
Read MoreChildren of divorced or divorcing parties may be exposed to some form of Parental Alienation. One parent (or sometimes a third party in a child’s life) may attempt to undermine an in-tact parent-child relationship and turn a child against the other parent. The practice is often seen when there are disputes between parents about decision-making …
Read MoreWhether you’re getting married or planning on moving in with your partner, having a contract in place can save you stress and hardship in the future should your relationship end. Planning for divorce or separation isn’t romantic, but it is important for your future emotional and financial wellbeing. There are several different types of agreements …
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