In Ontario, a separation is when two people who have been living together as either married or common-law decide to end their relationship and live apart. However, in some instances the two individuals may not necessarily need to live in separate dwellings. The courts recognize that due to financial reasons, a couple may be considered …
Read MoreDivorce is a taxing process – emotionally, physically, financially, and socially. No matter the reason for the divorce or the state of your relationship with your ex, your entire world has likely been turned upside down and there is no point in pretending you are going to feel normal at this time. Doing your …
Read MoreDivorce and the division of assets are anything but simple. While Ontario law requires that assets be distributed equitably, there are cases in which one spouse is the legal title holder of a piece of property that ends up benefiting them unfairly as a result. In these cases, courts turn to an equitable remedy in …
Read MoreYou may have gone into your divorce believing that you would be free of your narcissistic partner. Unfortunately, that is not always the way things happen, and your ex’s behaviour may not stop simply because you are now divorced. This is especially true if you have children in common and therefore must continue to …
Read MoreDivorce is a part of life in the 21st century. In fact, 1 in 5 Canadians reported that their parents are divorced or separated. Divorce is so common in today’s world that a fair and common-sense approach to the divorce process that includes providing for support, creating a parenting plan, as well as the division …
Read MoreParents typically have the final say over what is best for their children. This parental authority includes the decision-making power over with whom their children connect and spend time and where and with whom they live. As a result, a parent has the right to choose whether grandparents should spend time with their children. Because …
Read MoreDivorce is notorious for being one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. The process is emotionally taxing and rarely simple. Unfortunately, the division of assets process can be more complicated when a wealthy couple chooses to divorce. High net-worth individuals should seek the counsel of a family law lawyer who is experienced …
Read MoreDivorce is often a distressing and emotionally taxing experience. Unfortunately, when children are involved, divorcing parties cannot simply walk away from one another and never look back. Separating from a co-parent means that you can never truly be disconnected from your former spouse, and you must find a way to move forward with the best …
Read MoreIf you are a parent and find yourself going through a divorce, we understand that the most challenging thing you’re facing is learning to co-parent your children under your new circumstances. The complicated and sensitive process of dividing assets and agreeing upon spousal support when settling a divorce can be time-consuming and tumultuous but making …
Read MoreEach year, thousands of children are told their parents are going to divorce. Of course, no one goes into a marriage thinking that it will end, and no one willingly has children just to put them through a divorce. That said, sometimes it is unavoidable. While it often comes with devastation and heartbreak, divorce can …
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