Don’t Fall Into a Trap: Marriage Contracts A marriage contract is one of the three types of domestic contracts as set out in the Family Law Act in the Province of Ontario. A marriage contract is similar in concept to a “pre-nuptial agreement” or, “prenup”, as it is called in the United States. A marriage …
Read MoreIt is becoming more and more popular for couples to choose to enter into common law relationships. A common law relationship is one where two people live together and share their lives, but they are not legally married… [Read More]
Read MoreCommon Law Relationships – The Details According to the latest census, the number of common law relationships in Canada continues to surge. As this trend shows little sign of slowing down, it is important for common law couples to understand their rights, especially if the relationship should end, and seek the advice of a Toronto …
Read MoreCommon Law Relationships – The Basics According to the latest census, the number of common law relationships in Canada continues to surge. As this trend shows little sign of slowing down, it is important for common law couples to understand their rights, especially if the relationship should end, and seek the advice of a Toronto …
Read MoreYour grandmother may have told you not to get married until you could talk about money—and if you followed her advice, you were probably better prepared to take the leap than most. Money is one of the most sensitive subjects a couple can broach, and it’s the cause of a whole host of problems during …
Read MoreImportance of Domestic Contracts Carrigan v Carrigan Estate is a recent Ontario Court of Appeal case grabbing headlines. For family lawyers, the case underscores the importance of the domestic contracts, particularly the Separation Agreements, over whose drafting we toil. For the general public, the Courts’ recognition that a person could, in certain circumstances, have more …
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