Prenuptial agreements can be extremely helpful for couples planning to live together or get married, regardless of what stage of life they are in. Referred to as domestic contracts or marriage contracts (once legally married) in Ontario, prenuptial agreements set out rules for how you will resolve differences with another party if your marriage breaks …
Read MoreLisa’s twelfth article in the Toronto Star covers the important topic of hidden assets. Read more here.
Read MoreWhen you’re going through a particularly rocky separation or divorce, conflict between you and your former spouse can get intense. When one person starts making disparaging comments or posts about the other, the process can get more complicated. This is especially true when you share children who may be subject to the negativity. Many individuals …
Read MoreLisa’s latest article in the Toronto Star covers the important topic of financial abuse. Read more here.
Read MoreSpousal support can have a large impact on your finances after you and your partner part ways. Spousal support is money paid by one spouse to another spouse after they separate or divorce. This payment is separate from any child support payment that may be required. The amount of money to be paid, and by …
Read MoreWhen you get a divorce in Ontario, you and your spouse must go through the process of equalizing your net family property (NFP) according to the Family Law Act. Net family property represents the difference between each spouse’s total assets and liabilities accumulated during the marriage, excluding certain exemptions. Assets considered in this calculation may …
Read MoreWhen parents separate or divorce, they normally begin living apart while children move back and forth between their new homes. But what if you want your children to continue living in one family home while you and your former partner switch out? This arrangement is called “bird’s nest parenting”, and has been a growing trend …
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that Gelman and Associates has been recognized as one of Post City and Streets of Toronto’s Best Lawyers of 2024! This honour is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence that our team brings to every case and every client. Being named one of Post City …
Read MoreAs Halloween approaches, children everywhere are eagerly anticipating picking out costumes, arranging trick-or-treating plans, and all sorts of spooky fun! However, for co-parents, this season can bring its own set of challenges, especially if you are a new co-parent learning to navigate legal agreements and shared responsibilities. Unlike other holidays such as Christmas, Halloween isn’t …
Read MoreAlthough you and your partner are legally entitled to an equal share of the profits of your marriage when you separate or divorce, dividing assets is an intricate process. In Ontario, this division is referred to as the equalization of net family property and involves the assets and liabilities you and your partner have accumulated …
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