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 MoreIn a recent decision, an Ontario court considered one spouse’s plea for an order of interim costs and disbursements to cover the expenses of carrying on the parties’ litigation. The Parties’ Story The parties began cohabiting in October 2008, married in June 2011 and separated in 2017. The parties had signed a marriage contract the …
Read MorePlanning summer activities and vacations for school-aged children can be an extremely time-consuming exercise. For parents who have divorced or separated, there can be added complexities in trying to accommodate vacations with pre-existing custody arrangements and the need to accommodate multiple households in planning. With that in mind, we’d like to offer our readers some …
Read MoreIn a recent decision, an Ontario court considered the interesting question of when it may be appropriate to terminate a spouse’s obligation to pay spousal support. The Parties’ Story The parties were married in June 1967 and divorced in September 1995. They had two children, who were now independent adults. In May 1998, the husband, …
Read MoreWhen parents get separated or divorced, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are disagreements between them, and that they may not get along. However, no matter how one parent feels about the other, it’s important to remember how critical it is to always treat the other parent in a way that isn’t considered …
Read MoreIn a recent decision, an Ontario court found that a woman was entitled to indefinite spousal support from her partner even though they had maintained separate residences. The Parties’ Story The parties began their relationship in October 2001 and separated in May 2015. Both parties had children from their previous marriages, but they had no …
Read MoreWe often hear about how artificial intelligence (“AI”) is being used to transform various industries, such as how we drive cars and how we communicate with one another. One area that people may not have thought lent itself strongly to the use of AI is alternative dispute resolution. However, a recent article in the Law …
Read MoreThe reason behind costs awards in family law matters When parties are involved in family law litigation, it is possible that the court will find one party liable to the other for their costs of the proceeding. In 2018, in the case of Mattina v. Mattina, the Court of Appeal confirmed that rules with respect …
Read MoreWhile it’s unfortunate, it is not uncommon to see a spouse with child or spousal support obligations attempt to reduce their income or assets in order to lower the amount of support they have to pay per month. To preemptively address this, courts can include orders that a support-paying spouse to not deplete their assets. …
Read MoreAn Ontario court recently considered the interesting question of when it might be appropriate to order a sealing order and publication ban in a family law proceeding. The Parties’ Story The parties, who were separated, had one child. The father had brought a motion to change a final order that was made in 2015 and …
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