Read this guide from Gelman & Associates on the mistakes to avoid when dealing with a divorce. Consult a family lawyer now about divorce or separation.
Read MoreIf you or your current partner previously had a divorce from a former marriage and the divorce was done outside Canada, you will be needing a Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter before you can marry each other in Ontario, Canada. Note that this may also apply in case of “annulment of marriage” obtained from a foreign …
Read MoreDivorce and business ownership are probably two of the things that are farthest from the minds of couples who recently got married. However, if you and your spouse are running a business together, you need to learn how to protect your business from divorce. This is a practical move that will prevent problems in the …
Read MoreWhen couples decide to separate, it’s not uncommon for there to be hard feelings between the parties. There may even be litigation beyond the outcomes directly associated with the separation or divorce, though stemming from the same set of facts. In a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the courts were asked …
Read MorePreviously announced changes to the Divorce Act have recently come into effect which will impact married parties across Canada (common-law and relationships outside of marriage are governed provincially and territorially). The changes, which were given Royal Assent back in the summer of 2019 are in force as of March 1, 2021. The changes to the …
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 MoreThe Supreme Court of Canada has recently ruled on a case involving two parents who each began divorce proceedings, with the complication being that they each brought the actions in different countries. The ruling, which applies to all Canadian jurisdictions, sheds interesting insight into how issues involving multiple international jurisdictions. A wealthy and mobile family …
Read MoreIn many instances, if a couple gets divorced in one country, that divorce is likely to apply in other countries they may live in. But it’s not always so cut and dry. In a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the court had to determine whether an old divorce obtained by a …
Read MoreRead a fun advice article quoting me on whether or not the engagement ring has to be returned if marriage never happens: https://www.thestar.com/life/fashion_style/2019/04/26/ask-the-kit-he-dumped-me-do-i-need-to-give-the-ring-back.html
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