TRIAL RECORD 23. (1) At least 30 days before the start of the trial, the applicant shall serve and file a trial record containing a table of contents and the following documents: 1. The application, answer and reply, if any. 2. Any agreed statement of facts. 3. If relevant to an issue at trial, financial …
Read MoreMEANING OF ADMISSION THAT DOCUMENT GENUINE 22. (1) An admission that a document is genuine is an admission, (a) if the document is said to be an original, that it was written, signed or sealed as it appears to have been; (b) if it is said to be a copy, that it is a complete …
Read MoreCITATION 1. (1) These rules may be cited as the Family Law Rules. O. Reg. 439/07, s. 1. CASES AND COURTS TO WHICH RULES APPLY (2) These rules apply to all family law cases in the Family Court of the Superior Court of Justice, in the Superior Court of Justice and in the Ontario Court …
Read MoreChoosing a Lawyer One of the most important decisions you will make when you are getting a divorce is determining who your lawyer will be. This is not an easy decision and not one which should be taken lightly. Some things you may want to think about are discussed below. What kind of lawyer do …
Read MoreMeeting with a lawyer Your first meeting with a Toronto divorce lawyer is critical. There are a few things you should think of and gather up before your first meeting. This will save time (and money) and allow your lawyer to give you a better understanding of your circumstances. 1. Think about what you have …
Read MoreSeparation Agreement Anxiety Separation is the most complex aspect of getting a divorce. You may not know the difference between the two concepts but separation and divorce are two separate events with different requirements and steps. In order to legally end your marriage in Ontario, you require both – a separation and a divorce. The …
Read MoreMediation is very common and is used increasingly in family law; however, it is often misunderstood. Mediation allows you and your spouse to reach a mutually satisfactory settlement with the help of a neutral, third-party called a mediator. Mediators can be lawyers, mental health professionals, clergy, or other professionals trained in alternative dispute resolution techniques. …
Read MoreA few basic points about domestic violence: 1. Don’t become a deadly statistic All too often people stay too long in a violent home. The idea of going to court, they believe, is just too much. In reality, court is better than an emergency room or worse. Each year, over 40,000 arrests result from domestic violence. This represents …
Read MoreDomestic violence is a serious issue and a serious crime. There is no particular crime for abusing your spouse, but crimes of assault, sexual assault, forcible confinement, making threats, or criminal harassment can be laid. The types of violence that are considered criminal are physical acts; psychological and emotional abuse are also extremely serious but …
Read MoreSpousal Support: The Details Why spousal support? Spousal support in Ontario is premised on the view of a marriage as a financial partnership. When that partnership ends, the person with the greater income may have an obligation to pay the spouse with the lesser income. However, the law assumes that all individuals seek to be …
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