January 11, 2022
What Happens to the Matrimonial Home When a Marriage Ends in Ontario?
In Ontario, the “matrimonial home” is given special status when it comes to the rules on property division following the breakdown of a marriage. Part…
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January 4, 2022
Thinking About Separation or Divorce? Four Frequently Asked Questions to Help You Get Started.
When it comes to separation and divorce, there is no “good time” to start the process. Yet, if you ask any family law or divorce…
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December 27, 2021
Do I Have To Pay Spousal Support?
Ending a relationship is rarely easy. Emotions tend to be high, and it can feel like there is a lot of uncertainty around what comes…
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December 16, 2021
Who Gets The Kids For The Holidays?
Holiday parenting schedules for separated or divorced parents The holiday season is in full swing! For many families, the holidays are a time to come…
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December 9, 2021
Why You Should Have a Will and What Happens When You Don’t
According to a poll conducted by the Angus Reid Institute in 2018, more than half of Canadians do not have a last will and testament…
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December 3, 2021
Ontario is expanding its Binding Judicial Dispute Resolution pilot project to help streamline family law litigation
Anyone who is currently involved in family law litigation knows that the court system is experiencing a significant backlog, which has been exacerbated by the…
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November 29, 2021
How to Value and Divide Your Pension Upon Separation
Knowing how to value and divide your provincial pension benefits when you and your spouse are going through a separation can be challenging. The legislation…
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November 22, 2021
Court Refuses to Subject Estate to Delay and Cost of Disclosing Records
In a recent dispute between a disinherited daughter and her late mother’s estate, an Ontario court refused to order the disclosure of the testator’s records…
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November 17, 2021
Can I Get a Divorce Before Settling the Other Issues in My Family Law Proceeding?
In Ontario, it is possible for spouses to get a divorce before resolving the other issues arising from the breakdown of their marriage. A request…
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November 9, 2021
A child’s best interests may be served by safeguards to facilitate parenting time
Any decision made in relation to parenting time must be in keeping with the child’s best interests. This may allow the court to make an…
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