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5 Things To do Before You Say “I Want a Divorce”
When your marriage reaches a breaking point and you're seriously considering divorce, the words "I...
Does Abuse Affect Divorce Settlements in Canada?
When marriages end, the legal process can become significantly more complex when domestic violence...
How to protect an inheritance from the risk of divorce
Thinking about how divorce could impact your inheritance? You’re not alone—and knowing the rules...
Should You Secretly Prepare for a Divorce?
When your marriage is in serious trouble and you're considering divorce, the question of whether...
What to Do When the Other Parent Breaks a Parenting Order
When co-parenting relationships break down and one parent fails to follow court-ordered parenting...
Does Infidelity Affect Divorce in Canada?
Discovering a partner's infidelity is one of the most emotionally devastating experiences in a...
What is a Voice of the Child Report?
When navigating custody and access issues in Ontario, it's important to consider how your child’s...
Steps to Take When Separating From Your Spouse
Separating from your spouse is overwhelming, but taking the right legal and practical steps early...
What is a Common-Law Spouse Entitled to in Ontario?
Understanding your rights as a common-law spouse in Ontario is crucial for protecting your...
Who Gets The House In A Divorce In Canada?
When couples face the difficult decision to divorce, one of the most contentious and emotionally...
Can I or my spouse force the sale of our home in divorce?
When marriages end, the matrimonial home is usually one of the highest valued assets that parties...
What Happens If You Sign A Prenup And Get Divorced?
Marriages do not always last. When the relationship between spouses breaks down and they seek a...
What If My Spouse Won’t Sign The Separation Agreement?
Understanding Separation Agreements in Ontario A separation agreement is a contract that lists...
How are Business Assets Handled in a Divorce?
When couples in Canada go through a divorce, dividing business assets can become a complex affair....
How Is Spousal Support Estimated?
Spousal support is calculated using various factors such as the duration of the marriage, the...
When is Spousal Support Denied?
Spousal support, formerly known as alimony, is not automatically given in every divorce or...
When Does an Inheritance Become Matrimonial Property?
In Ontario, the Family Law Act defines matrimonial property as all property or assets acquired by...
What Are My Rights if I Leave the Matrimonial Home?
In the early stages of separation or divorce proceedings, one pressing question you may ask...
How to File for a Simple Divorce in Ontario
Residency and Legal Marriage Verification For a divorce in Ontario, you must establish that at...
How Long After Separation Can You Claim Assets?
Understanding Legal Separation When we talk about legal separation, it’s important to know that it...
How Long Does Divorce Take in Ontario?
Divorce can be emotional and legal complexity; both of which contribute to how long the separation...
Matrimonial Home Rights and Equalization of Net Family Property
Property division is an important topic of discussion, and at times a point of contention, when it...
Contested Divorce vs Uncontested Divorce: What’s The Difference?
For anyone who has considered a divorce, many questions naturally arise. What is the legal...
10 Questions to Ask Your Divorce Lawyer
Divorce is a complex and emotionally challenging process, and when you're facing one, having the...
The Matrimonial Home & Divorce
The matrimonial home has a special place in family law. It carries with it special protections and...
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