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Forward-Thinking Family Law Lawyers Representing Clients During the Negotiation, Drafting and Enforcement of Cohabitation Agreements In Ontario, the law permits unmarried persons who are cohabiting to enter into contracts that specifically provide for what rights and obligations they will have as a result of their relationship. Unmarried couples may choose to enter into a cohabitation …

What Is a Marriage Contract? In Canada, a marriage contract is a voluntary agreement between two parties who are planning to marry or are already married. It sets out how certain matters will be dealt with should the parties separate, divorce, or die.  This type of agreement is most often entered into before marriage (referred …

Experienced Family Law Lawyers Representing Spouses of Business Owners and Entrepreneurs throughout Ontario In circumstances where one or both of the spouses in a relationship owns their own business(es), is self-employed or is an entrepreneur, a number of special considerations will arise in family law. Business owners will want to ensure that they are able …

Forward-Thinking, Results-Oriented, Family Law Lawyers Representing Clients in Division of Property Cases Married spouses who decide to end their marriage are legally entitled to a division of the property that they have amassed together during the marriage. In Ontario, this process is known as the equalization of net family property. The Ontario Family Law Act …

Forward-Thinking Family Law Lawyers Representing Clients During the Negotiation, Drafting and Enforcement of Cohabitation Agreements In Ontario, the law permits unmarried persons who are cohabiting to enter into contracts that specifically provide for what rights and obligations they will have as a result of their relationship. Unmarried couples may choose to enter into a cohabitation …

What Is a Marriage Contract? In Canada, a marriage contract is a voluntary agreement between two parties who are planning to marry or are already married. It sets out how certain matters will be dealt with should the parties separate, divorce, or die.  This type of agreement is most often entered into before marriage (referred …

Experienced Family Law Lawyers Representing Spouses of Business Owners and Entrepreneurs throughout Ontario In circumstances where one or both of the spouses in a relationship owns their own business(es), is self-employed or is an entrepreneur, a number of special considerations will arise in family law. Business owners will want to ensure that they are able …

Forward-Thinking, Results-Oriented, Family Law Lawyers Representing Clients in Division of Property Cases Married spouses who decide to end their marriage are legally entitled to a division of the property that they have amassed together during the marriage. In Ontario, this process is known as the equalization of net family property. The Ontario Family Law Act …

Empathetic, Results-Oriented, Spousal Support Lawyers Unlike child support, the amount of spousal support (often referred to as alimony), can be difficult to quantify. Although the Department of Justice in Canada has created the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines, these guidelines do not have the force of law and, instead, present flexible ranges rather than a set …

Knowledgeable Family Law Lawyers Advising on Child Support throughout Toronto and Ontario In Ontario, child support is determined based on a formula and is payable to the custodial parent along with additional extraordinary expenses that are not covered by the formula. Unlike spousal support, child support arrangements are normally straightforward when handled correctly. However, variables …

Passionate Family Law Lawyers Representing Clients in Child Custody and Access Disputes When a couple agrees to separate or divorce, one of the most important issues to be decided is each person’s custody and access rights with respect to their child(ren). This arrangements will have a tremendous impact on your child(ren)’s well-being. In addition, such …

Forward-Thinking Family Law Lawyers Representing Clients During Separation Unlike divorce, a separation simply means that a couple is living separate and apart despite remaining legally married. It’s important to note that a couple can also be considered separated despite living under the same roof. For many individuals, this is an upsetting and confusing period in …

Results-Oriented Divorce Lawyers Serving Six Offices throughout Toronto and the Golden Horseshoe Region For many individuals, getting a divorce is a stressful and daunting experience. People going through a break-up are going through one of the hardest, if not the hardest, times in their lives. Furthermore, divorce may have important implications for issues such as …