It is possible to handle all of your issues alone and on how to file for divorce in Ontario without a lawyer. The Department of Justice has laid out all the essential forms and procedures on its website, and they can be found on our site as well. This guide will help walk you through …
Read MoreChoosing a Lawyer One of the most important decisions you will make when you are getting a divorce is determining who your lawyer will be. This is not an easy decision and not one which should be taken lightly. Some things you may want to think about are discussed below. What kind of lawyer do …
Read MoreSpousal Support: the basics The first important point about spousal support is that it is gender-neutral. Husbands and wives can pay and receive spousal support, and do so every day in our court system. Spousal support can be determined by agreement or by court order. Before you come to any agreement about support, you need …
Read MoreSpousal Support: The Details Why spousal support? Spousal support in Ontario is premised on the view of a marriage as a financial partnership. When that partnership ends, the person with the greater income may have an obligation to pay the spouse with the lesser income. However, the law assumes that all individuals seek to be …
Read MoreGetting a divorce can be a tough decision to make. The divorce process can be complex and emotionally draining work that could take weeks, even months, to settle. But a family court may help settle any disputes between a married couple during a divorce. However, there are a lot of things to consider before going …
Read MoreThe Price of Divorce There are different types of fees to consider when seeking a divorce. You will have take into account lawyer fees, court fees, government fees as well as any additional amounts for filing court documents. Lawyer Fees The exact lawyer fee will vary with the services you require. Most law firms, including ours, …
Read MoreHaving a lawyer represent you in your divorce or other matrimonial proceeding is helpful in many ways and for many reasons. Although it is not required, having a Toronto divorce lawyer will make the process much easier for you. Since property settlements can be very complicated, a lawyer can help you decide which of your …
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