Divorce law is governed by the Federal government under the Divorce Act. The Act stipulates that there is fundamentally only one ground for divorce and that is “marital breakdown”. Marital breakdown can be proven in three ways: 1. You and your spouse have lived separately for the period of one year – The one year …
Read MoreAnnulment allows spouses to end their marriage without requiring a divorce. An annulment order is a declaration that the marriage is void and establishes that the marriage never existed. It makes it as if the spouses were never legally married. It is difficult to establish grounds for annulment in Ontario. The cases in which an …
Read MoreLegal separation is defined as a point at which you are no longer living together and there is no chance you will resume cohabitation. Often just prior to or during separation, each spouse consults with a lawyer to draft a separation agreement and property settlement. The separation agreement will discuss how property should be divided, …
Read MoreHow to get through Divorce in Ontario No matter who initiates a divorce and whether or not you see it coming the process is always very difficult. By having an understanding of what goes on in a divorce and of what you can do to help reach the desired outcome, the process can be made …
Read MoreThe Price of Divorce There are different types of fees to consider when seeking a divorce. You will have take into account lawyer fees, court fees, government fees as well as any additional amounts for filing court documents. Lawyer Fees The exact lawyer fee will vary with the services you require. Most law firms, including ours, …
Read MoreHaving a lawyer represent you in your divorce or other matrimonial proceeding is helpful in many ways and for many reasons. Although it is not required, having a Toronto divorce lawyer will make the process much easier for you. Since property settlements can be very complicated, a lawyer can help you decide which of your …
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