Family Law Blog: Domestic Contracts

Common Mistakes People Make When Creating a Prenuptial Agreement
Learn common prenuptial agreement mistakes in Ontario, including poor financial disclosure, rushed signing, lack of legal advice and invalid terms.

Pre-Marriage Counselling and Legal Agreements: The Importance of Setting Expectations Early
Set expectations early with pre-marriage counselling and a prenuptial agreement. Speak to our Toronto family lawyers about your options today.

Prenuptial Agreements For Second Marriages & Blended Families In Ontario
Learn how Ontario prenups can address second marriages, blended families, children from prior relationships, established assets and estate planning.

Protecting Inheritance In Prenuptial and Marriage Agreements
A prenup or marriage contract can help protect an inheritance by setting clear terms for ownership, sharing, and treatment if the relationship ends.

Navigating Cohabitation: What to Consider When Preparing a Cohabitation Agreement
Learn about cohabitation agreements in Ontario with Gelman & Associates. Protect your rights and assets. Read more here.

The Difference Between Prenuptial Agreement, Marriage Contract and Cohabitation Agreement
Understand the key differences between prenups, marriage contracts, and cohabitation agreements in Ontario.

What Happens When You Void a Cohabitation Agreement
Protection of rights in a relationship is important for common-law couples. Learn about the cohabitation agreement and how it can help common-law couples.

Understanding Prenups from a Businessperson’s Perspective
Discover why business owners should consider a prenuptial agreement before marriage.

What is a Marriage Contract in Ontario? Benefits, Terms, and Requirements
Learn what a marriage contract is in Ontario, what it can include, its benefits, legal requirements, and when an agreement may be challenged.

Marriage Contracts and Limitation Periods
Are marriage contracts subject to a limitation period? In a recent case, the Ontario Court of Appeal (OCA) grappled with this very question.
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