Do I need to be separated for a certain amount of time before I can get divorced?
In most cases, in order for a divorce to be granted, you must have lived separate and apart from your spouse for at least one year. While you can begin… Read more »
I need money but I am separated and all our funds are tied up in our matrimonial home. What can I do?
When it comes to divorce, nothing seems to come easy. One of the most difficult aspects is splitting up the matrimonial home. Who has the rights to the home? Where… Read more »
Common Misconceptions: What are the differences between Common Law Relationships and Marriage?
Married spouses and common law spouses have different rights in family law. In a common law relationship, one becomes a spouse after three years of living together continuously, or upon… Read more »
How can I be Empowered Before, During, and After My Divorce? Watch a panel discussion.
It’s never easy when a marriage or significant relationship ends. Whatever the reason for the split – and whether you wanted it or not – the breakup of a relationship… Read more »
What are the steps my lawyer will take once I have hired him/ her?
#1 – Contacting your spouse or his/her lawyer The first step your family law lawyer will be taking in your matter will be to contact your spouse or your spouse’s lawyer… Read more »
Who Gets “Legal Custody” of the Family Pet After a Divorce?
Amidst the decisions that need to be made before and during a divorce, one potentially perplexing question is about who gets the family pet. It is common that both separating… Read more »
What happens when both parties want to stay in the family home?
Q. My husband and I have been married for 20 years. We have two children in high school and we both love the neighbourhood where we reside. We have decided… Read more »
Is there any Advantage to Filing for Divorce First?
In many divorce cases, it is clear to both parties what is coming. Sometimes, however, it blindsides a party and leaves the other side unprepared. If you sense that you… Read more »
How are child support payments decided during an Ontario Divorce?
Parents of a child in Ontario must provide financial support, regardless of whether or not they were married. There are a variety of ways that the level of support can… Read more »
Cross-Canada Checkup: Property Rights on Marriage Breakdown and Death
Canadians are increasingly mobile within Canada. Former spouses relocate to a new province after a marriage breakdown to be closer to family and other support networks or to begin new… Read more »
Benefits of Mediation vs. Litigation
Litigation Mediation Costs The costs of litigating a divorce case vary widely, but are enormously more expensive than couples expect. The costs of mediation are much more manageable and… Read more »
What is Arbitration?
Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution process, where an individual or tribunal acts in a judicial capacity, by hearing evidence and rendering an Award. In a family law setting, there… Read more »