by Emma Alves | Jan 3, 2025 | Divorce, Family Law
Understanding Separation Agreements in Ontario A separation agreement is a contract that lists terms people who are separated have agreed to. It is not a document that one side just presents to the other with the expectation that the other will sign. A separation... 
by Emma Alves | Oct 24, 2024 | Divorce
When couples in Canada go through a divorce, dividing business assets can become a complex affair. These assets are almost always considered part of the marital property, meaning both spouses may have a claim through the Family Law Act or as a co-owner. Navigating how... 
by Emma Alves | Oct 16, 2024 | Divorce, Family Law, Spousal Support
Spousal support is calculated using various factors such as the duration of the marriage, the difference in earnings between spouses, and the financial needs and circumstances of each spouse. If an individual meets the requirements and entitlement, calculating the... 
by Emma Alves | Oct 5, 2024 | Divorce, Family Law, Spousal Support
Spousal support, formerly known as alimony, is not automatically given in every divorce or relationship breakdown. At law, spousal support is not a right, spousal support is only required in certain circumstances. Spousal support may be denied if the recipient spouse... 
by Emma Alves | Jul 30, 2024 | Divorce, Property
In Ontario, the Family Law Act defines matrimonial property as all property or assets acquired by either spouse between the date of marriage and the date of the separation. Within the context of a divorce, matrimonial property is subject to Ontario’s family property... 
by Emma Alves | Jul 29, 2024 | Divorce, Property
In the early stages of separation or divorce proceedings, one pressing question you may ask yourself is “what are my rights if I leave the matrimonial home?” Although moving out of the matrimonial home does not affect your ownership rights, it can have... 
