When one or both of the spouses involved in a separation or divorce own their own business or have complex income and assets, there are special considerations that may arise. The financial disclosure required in such situations may be more complex than in most situations. In knowing that, it’s important to remember that when the …
Read MoreWhen a couple goes through divorce or separation they may be able to negotiate some or all of the issues before them without the need to litigate. It’s common for lawyers to be involved in these negotiations and the minutes of settlement that come out of them. The importance of having experienced legal advice is …
Read MoreWhen a couple goes through a separation or divorce, they may turn to the courts to establish responsibilities such spousal support, child support, and access to children. Orders can come in a number of forms, including interim and final orders. The former is intended to temporarily establish responsibilities while awaiting a court date, while the …
Read MoreWhen a couple decides to separate before getting a divorce, they may choose to enter into a separation agreement. A separation agreement can address issues like spousal support, child support, custody, the matrimonial home, and other issues. This allows for those items to not be left aside while waiting for a divorce to become finalized. …
Read MoreFor parents who are separated or divorced and have child support obligations, the thought of losing their job can be daunting. Adding in the stresses of COVID-19 and the holidays can make something like a job loss even more difficult to deal with. This week we bring you our final in a series of holiday-related …
Read MoreIn our first blog in the holiday series, we provided some tips on how people going through separation or divorce can avoid some of the pitfalls associated with careless social media use. In this second post, we provide suggestions to our readers about how they can explain to their children why the holidays might look …
Read MoreSocial media is a huge part of most of our lives. It serves as a way to communicate, share memories, do business, and more. In many ways, our lives are documented on social media. However, it is important to remember that for people going through separation or divorce, social media carries significant legal risks. These …
Read MoreWhat happens when one party seeks to impute income to the other party for the purposes of calculating child support? In a recent decision, the court considered that very question when a mother brought a motion for a temporary order for sole custody and child support. The Mother Leaves The parties met in or around …
Read MoreWhen domestic violence occurs, it makes sense that the victim of the violence would want to place themselves as far away as possible from the perpetrator of the violence. However, it’s important to remember that when children are involved, taking action such as moving across the country cannot necessarily be done unilaterally. A recent decision …
Read MoreAs we’ve blogged about in the past, being found in contempt of court is a serious matter. In a recent family law case, an Ontario court was tasked with figuring out the appropriate penalty for the father’s contempt. The Father’s Contempt of Court The parties had a short relationship that lasted for less than two …
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