Family Law Blog: Separation & Divorce

Court Determines Whether Syrian Divorce Is Recognized In Canada
Learn how an Ontario court decided whether to recognize a divorce that occured in Syria.

What’s In A (Attempt To Change A) Name?
Explore Ontario laws on changing a child’s name after their parents separate or divorce.

Court Refuses to Set Aside Separation Agreement
In a recent decision, an Ontario court considered the interesting question of when it might be appropriate to set aside a separation agreement.

Is Parental Alienation a Mental Health Issue?
A closer look at ‘parental alienation’ In light of the World Health Organization (WHO) contemplating its addition to the international disease index.

Gwyneth Paltrow Calls Divorce “Conscious Uncoupling”
Getting a divorce is a difficult decision for anyone to make, and arguably even more challenging when there are children involved.

What Is A Divorce Coach?
Learn how a divorce coach can help you navigate the Ontario family law process.

Can One Party In A Separation Be Made To Pay Rent To The Other?
Discover when Ontario courts may order occupation rent after two parties separate.

Court Finds Severance of Divorce Would Not Result in Disadvantage for Ex-Husband Who Will Lose Health Benefits
An Ontario court recently granted an order for severence in a motion filed by a wife who requested severance of divorce from her other claims.

Grey Divorce
When parties in their fifties and older separate, the phenomenon has been dubbed as grey divorce. Learn more about this topic in this article.

A Cautionary Tale: How Electronic Communications May Influence a Family Law Proceeding
A recent Ontario decision serves as a reminder that electronic communications like emails, texts, and social media can be used as evidence in family law.
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