When two people make the decision to separate, there are a number of issues that need to be resolved before the divorce can be finalized. Issues such as child support, child custody, spousal support and the equalization of property. The outcome of these discussions will represent a new reality going forward. But what about what …
Read MoreSchool as a Single Parent Ever considered going back to school as a single parent? It’s no secret that getting through university can be tricky at the best of times, but add into the mix the trials of single parenthood and ‘tricky’ quickly evolves into seemingly impossible. But while it may be a concept that …
Read MoreDivision of Property: The Matrimonial Home For many people, the largest asset that they may ever own is their matrimonial home. It is meant to be a place of security and comfort where couples hope to rear and raise a family. So it is not surprising that the matrimonial home receives special attention during any …
Read MoreCommon Law and Property Equalization When a marriage is dissolved, each partner is entitled to share one half of the increase in value of their family property and must also share in the losses amassed while they were married. Any increase in the value of property owned by one spouse during the time the couple …
Read MoreFinancial Disclosure and Child Support Every parent has a legal duty to support their dependent children to the best of their ability. That’s why financial disclosure and child support are so intimately connected. After the breakdown of a marriage and as parents begin to go their separate ways, custody and access issues must be determined …
Read MoreGrandparents and Child Custody Sadly, sometimes one or both biological parents are unfit, unable or unwilling to raise their own children due to capacity issues, financial and/or physical hardships, or else some other unique set of circumstances that prevent them from adequately and safely caring for their children. That’s when grandparents and child custody might …
Read MoreFalse Allegations During Divorce Proceedings Unfortunately, from time to time, when a marriage breaks down, some spouses take the dramatic step of making false allegations during divorce proceedings against the other spouse. Particularly during highly contested custody battles. To be sure, domestic violence is a terrible crime and continues to be a significant societal concern …
Read MoreSeparation Without a Court Battle When couples decide to separate, many questions begin to swirl. What would the impact of a divorce be on the children?; should the house be put on the market?; How much is a Court case going to cost?; and could this separation bankrupt both parties? It is rarely easy to …
Read MoreHow to Save Money on Your Divorce When people think about “divorce”, the words that most often spring to mind are: “expensive”, “stressful” and “financially debilitating”. It doesn’t have to be this way. There are many tips on how to save money on your divorce. Taking steps to uncouple two lives that may or may …
Read MoreDon’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 …
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