2019-10-02 13:00
Mobility cases, or situations where one divorced parent wants to move away from the other parent with their children, are often tricky to decide. However, with modern society becoming more a… Read More
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2019-09-25 13:00
Ending your marriage when you have a blended family adds another layer of complication to an already complex process. Issues like custody and child support are often relatively straightforwa… Read More
2019-09-12 16:04
Prenuptial agreements (also known as marriage contracts) have long been a contentious subject. In fact, the Coen brothers’ film Intolerable Cruelty uses a prenuptial agreement as a maj… Read More
2019-08-28 17:25
Blending a family when you get remarried is an exciting and wonderful step, but it can also be tricky to navigate. If you are planning to legally adopt your stepchildren, that adds a whole n… Read More
2019-08-21 17:21
For many of us, our pets are members of the family. We love them, play with them, care for them, and talk to them. Losing them can be enormously painful and difficult.
So what happens to the… Read More
2019-08-14 17:15
A certain amount of conflict during a separation and divorce is completely normal. However, there are some cases where one spouse is unusually combative and seems to turn every issue into an… Read More
2019-08-06 14:27
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn: they’re all an unavoidable part of life these days. Sharing jokes, pictures, and tidbits of your life on these platforms is a normal r… Read More
2019-08-02 14:00
James and Marlene have been married for 25 years, they have two children who no longer live at home. Recently they have decided to get a divorce. James has been the primary breadwinner for t… Read More
2019-07-31 14:02
Divorce is an expensive and emotionally taxing endeavour. When people refer to the costs associated with divorce, they aren’t simply referring to the initial cost of family court. In a… Read More
2019-06-25 19:08
Going through the Family Court process can be time consuming and overwhelming, especially when dealing with highly emotional issues related to parenting time, parenting orders, division of p… Read More
2019-06-20 20:46
One of the most stressful and concerning parts of a separation or divorce is usually what will happen with your children. Questions about parenting time and child support can be overwhelming… Read More
2019-06-12 13:00
Child custody and child support are separate but related issues. The way child support is decided is different from how child custody is decided. Regardless of whether or not you are the cus… Read More
2019-06-05 13:00
Divorce at any time of life is a stressful and taxing process, but for those over age fifty, it brings different and potentially more impactful financial concerns than for younger people. Di… Read More
2019-05-29 13:00
Many aspects of separation and divorce are difficult to handle, but often the most complicated is figuring out custody arrangements for your children. Sometimes you and your ex have differen… Read More
2019-05-22 13:00
Defining a relationship is sometimes tricky, even between yourselves. When taxes and other legal issues come into play, they can add an extra layer of complication!
A common area of confusio… Read More
2019-05-15 13:00
Canada is a welcoming place for new immigrants, and it shows; immigration accounts for about two-thirds of Canada’s population growth. As our population continues to age and fertility… Read More
2019-05-08 13:00
When you and your partner are thinking about moving in together, you may have questions about the tax implications of being in a common-law relationship. Claiming your partner on your tax re… Read More
2019-05-01 13:00
When you and your spouse decide to separate, there are of course many factors to consider and decisions to be made. One of the most important is the division of financial responsibilities. Y… Read More
2019-04-24 13:00
Navigating a divorce is often tricky, but when you have children, the process can be even more difficult and challenging. Deciding on a custody arrangement for your children requires many ch… Read More
2019-04-17 13:00
Divorce after age 50 looks quite a bit different from divorce at earlier stages of life. If you’re thinking about separating from your spouse at this point, you’ll want to get so… Read More
2019-04-10 13:00
The Ontario family court system is set up to allow you and your ex to come to an agreement at several points before your divorce actually goes to court. There are several steps to take when… Read More
2019-04-03 13:00
It’s tough to find yourself in a position where you need an affordable child custody lawyer. As a parent, you want what’s best for your children, and you want to protect your rig… Read More
2019-03-27 13:00
Thanks to television and movies, many people have developed an incorrect idea of what the divorce process is like. You might even assume that you’re going to be spending a lot of time… Read More
2019-03-20 13:11
The effects of getting divorced after age 50 can be devastating under any circumstances, but one unique aspect of the added stress of recovering financially. There is much less time to rebui… Read More
2019-01-14 21:07
Sometimes having an amicable divorce isn’t possible and you will need to go through family court to help settle your differences. Even though this is a hard decision, it can sometimes… Read More
2019-01-04 17:11
Making the decision to hire a family court lawyer to protect you during divorce and separation is hard enough. But how do you decide who is the right lawyer for you?
Different lawyers have d… Read More
2018-12-27 13:00
Family law in Ontario works hard to support families, even during and after a divorce. Though it may seem unhelpful to spouses who are in the midst of divorce negotiations in a court of law… Read More
2018-12-18 13:00
When a couple separates, usually one person stays in the matrimonial home and the other moves out. Sometimes this is by mutual consent of both parties; other times, it’s a spontaneous… Read More
2018-12-11 13:00
Baby boomers introduced a lot of new trends to the world: feminism, contraceptives, women’s financial independence – and divorce. Prior to 1968, dissolving a marriage was uncommo… Read More
2018-12-04 13:00
The idea of a couple’s financial agreement when you aren’t married might seem a little ridiculous. Maybe one of the reasons you haven’t gotten married is because you’… Read More
2018-11-27 13:00
Ending a marriage consumes your entire life. You’re worried about the financial impact, the effect the separation will have on your children, the uncertainty of the future – not… Read More
2018-11-20 17:19
If you are are self-employed, or your spouse is self-employed, you’ll need to do a business valuation for your divorce. Proper financial disclosure is required by all parties to ensure… Read More
2018-10-30 17:17
Your custody agreement outlines how you wish to co-parent your child with your ex. Fully understanding your own priorities with respect to the care of your child can go a long way to resolvi… Read More
2018-10-19 15:22
Negotiating a custody arrangement during a divorce is difficult at the best of times – and if you and your spouse don’t fully agree on what’s best for your children, it&rsq&hell…Read More
2018-09-26 12:00
Any separation and divorce means sorting out a million details in order to dissolve your marriage – but it gets even more complicated when kids are involved. Who will they live with? H… Read More
2018-09-19 12:00
When a couple with children makes the decision to separate, one of the biggest decisions to make is how to handle time sharing of the kids. Who will they live with the majority of the time?… Read More
2018-09-12 12:00
Living together is a common step for couples to take. After all, once you’re spending most of your time together, why not share a living space? You might not be ready to get married ju… Read More
2018-08-22 12:00
Everybody knows that divorces are expensive. However, when people talk about the cost of a divorce, they aren’t just referring to the monetary expense associated with family court. The… Read More
2018-08-08 12:00
As soon as your friends and family find out that you’re getting a divorce, the horror stories about child support will start coming out. Their neighbour’s girlfriend’s sist… Read More
2018-08-01 13:58
More often than ever before, couples who no longer want to be together are working toward an amicable divorce. With such famous examples as Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, and Bruce Willis&rsquo&hell…Read More
2018-07-24 18:24
If you’re separating or divorcing, the courts base many of their decisions on what’s in the best interests of the children. While some cases involving abuse or neglect, are clear… Read More
2018-07-18 13:00
Not every partnership turns into a marriage. There are plenty of couples who, for a variety of reasons, choose to live together without getting married. This is known as cohabitation, or a c… Read More
2018-07-11 13:00
Perhaps the biggest decision to be made during divorce proceedings is where the children will live. In the past, custody usually went to the mother by default, unless there was a compelling… Read More
2018-07-04 07:00
Here’s the situation: You’ve been served with divorce papers and you need to prepare a response. You have only thirty days to respond or you need to buy more time. You don’… Read More
2018-06-27 20:26
The emotional cost of a divorce is immeasurable. Even if the split is amicable, it’s still a major change in your life and the effects are devastating for both partners and any childre… Read More
2018-05-10 15:50
The decision to end your marriage is not an easy one, and the process of getting divorced isn’t a cakewalk either. However, you can make it considerably easier by learning exactly what… Read More
2018-04-02 20:02
Accrued debt can be overwhelming to the point where payments exceed the amount of income a person earns. When making payments becomes insurmountable, bankruptcy may be a solution that allows… Read More
2018-03-15 13:57
When a marriage is failing, most couples know that the end is near and that divorce is an inevitable eventuality. There are cases, however, when an escalated disagreement or extended argumen… Read More
2018-02-28 21:51
When the dust settles following a divorce, most issues of property and financial matters are generally finalized and will not be revisited by either party or a court. However, spousal suppor… Read More
2018-02-01 14:44
As a rule of thumb, children are entitled to support payments as an established legal right. Though payments are typically disbursed to a custodial parent, they are legally considered as tho… Read More
2018-01-24 13:14
Divorce is more than the legal separation of two people and the dissolution of the bonds of marriage. In most cases, divorce proceedings also encompass the complex and contentious issues of… Read More
2018-01-03 13:20
Common-law marriage is a subject of seriousness and jokes and a term that is thrown about social circles with casual aplomb. Long-term couples may bashfully agree that they “are as goo… Read More
2017-12-05 13:23
Coping with the First Christmas After Divorce
Whether you divorced 11 months ago, or you are among the select few living a “Christmas divorce,” the first Christmas post marital s… Read More
2017-11-15 15:22
Property Fences
“Good fences make good neighbors,” or so says Robert Frost. Property fences have many uses, from keeping your kids safe inside to keeping that nasty neighbor dog… Read More
2017-11-01 20:36
Getting a Divorce?
If you are getting a divorce, you need a qualified, experienced family law attorney on your side. This is not the time to “do it yourself.” You need an attorne… Read More
2017-10-16 18:00
If you’re thinking of moving in with your partner, there might be more for you to consider than how to handle your mother in law’s surprise visits! Without the binding agreement… Read More
2017-10-06 17:25
Some of the biggest decisions separated or divorcing parents face are about their children. Ideally, children should spend time with both parents. And, under Ontario Family Law, both parents… Read More
2017-09-14 22:27
As you prepare to get married, one of the questions you could face is:
“Will you sign a prenup?”
Many people shy away from the idea of a prenuptial agreement. They w… Read More
2017-09-05 14:46
Deciding to end a marriage is never easy. In addition to the emotional impact of separating, you and your spouse face a lot of important decisions about property, finances and the care of yo… Read More
2017-08-31 13:31
Our legal insights have been featured in the Globe and Mail, as well as Lawyers Weekly.
If you still have questions, contact us to request a consultation.
If you and your spouse are separa… Read More
2017-08-22 08:33
Getting a clear picture of the overall divorce rate in Canada has been challenging since Statistics Canada stopped collecting the data on census forms in 2008. By using and compiling separa… Read More
2017-07-27 18:33
You think your marriage is good. Or maybe your marriage has been going through a bit of a rough patch lately, but you believe you’re still solid as a couple. Then your spouse says tho… Read More
2017-07-18 14:34
Is there a gender bias in Ontario’s divorce courts? Do most outcomes favour the mother?
There are a lot of men who certainly feel that way. They feel like they went into divorce cour… Read More
2017-06-21 15:48
If this is your first summer after a divorce, you probably have mixed emotions. You may be sad, clinging to memories of loading up the car and escaping to the cottage or campsite together… Read More
2017-06-11 15:43
You may have met your soulmate online. But will there be a day where you can swipe left to send them a divorce?
Not quite yet, but there are a lot of people calling for a modernization of t… Read More
2017-05-22 15:06
A divorce can’t possibly be good for your child, can it?
The effects of divorce on children are obviously different for every child. However, the good news is that these effects may n… Read More
2017-05-06 15:07
Child custody doesn’t always go as smoothly as anticipated. It’s just a fact of life. However, it typically ends up being easier when you keep a cool head during a heated child… Read More
2017-04-07 16:39
They don’t often show you this on TV, but here’s a fact: Divorce may actually be good for your kids. The commonly portrayed and held notion is that the effects of divorce on chi… Read More
2017-04-07 16:29
You’ve tried reason. You’ve tried reconciliation. But your marriage is beyond saving for one reason, or a number of reasons, and you’re wondering how to file for divorce… Read More
2017-02-22 20:19
Your ex-spouse has been served… now what? A lot of our clients come to us unclear about the steps that follow the serving of divorce papers. Some are even sure how to serve. Uncertai… Read More
2017-02-06 22:45
Despite what you’re dreading, not every divorce needs to end in an acrimonious court battle. Whether you’re looking for a painless separation or a reasonable compromise on your… Read More
2017-02-06 22:43
You’ve never felt this way about anyone before—and you actually managed to lock them down. This is your first marriage and you know they’re the only one for you. But befor… Read More
2017-02-06 22:28
We’ve all seen those movies with women bouncing back from a divorce. After a few bad days or weeks, the characters get their lives on track, and end up even better than before.
Fun mo… Read More
2016-06-18 19:42
Love is blind, until one member of the couple opens his or her eyes and says, “Wait a minute, what did I just sign?” When you’re getting married, it’s not uncommon t… Read More
2016-06-08 19:05
Who needs marriage when you’re already in a rock-solid long term relationship? When you split up after living together for years and years, you have the same legal standing… Read More
2016-05-17 18:56
What is the state of your marriage? When the health of a relationship starts to decline, we don’t always know if it can be resuscitated. We don’t always know what the next step… Read More
2016-05-11 17:00
While we’re used to seeing wild court battles on TV, divorce in real life often looks very different. This is largely because of no-fault divorce. Divorce isn’t always as dramat… Read More
2016-05-05 19:32
Divorce is complicated enough before you start factoring in the financial costs of dividing assets and determining custody. Trying to determine what constitutes normal divorce lawyer’… Read More
2016-04-25 19:32
We all know that work can put a strain on relationships, but which professions are most likely to lead to divorce?
Here are some of the worst offenders, as well as some general warning sign… Read More
2016-03-24 16:53
Separation is tough enough as it is – you or your spouse have moved out of your marital home and your marriage is, for all intents and purposes, over. So, why bother going through a d… Read More
2016-03-24 16:53
Separation is tough enough as it is – you or your spouse have moved out of your marital home and your marriage is, for all intents and purposes, over. So, why bother going through a d… Read More
2016-03-15 16:17
Do you want to get a divorce, but you’re not sure how to start the process? One of the first steps is serving divorce papers. In Ontario, there are a number of rules and regulations t… Read More
2016-03-15 16:17
Do you want to get a divorce, but you’re not sure how to start the process? One of the first steps is serving divorce papers. In Ontario, there are a number of rules and regulations t… Read More
2016-02-25 20:25
Being divorced puts people in a unique social situation . . . which your non-divorced friends and relatives sometimes just can’t comprehend.
Having guided many peo… Read More
2016-02-25 20:12
The answer to this question is complex. The amount of child support you may be granted depends on several factors, including income and the number of children requiring support. Here’… Read More
2016-02-20 20:02
Filing for divorce is challenging even if you are able to end your relationship civilly. A divorce lawyer does more than just argue your case; they also provide you with key information nec… Read More
2016-02-15 20:17
Facing a divorce can be overwhelming. You have too much to do and not enough emotional energy to do it all. But knowing some of what to expect financially at least can help you manage your… Read More
2016-02-10 20:47
While divorce disrupts the familiar structure of family life, it can also offer possibilities for renewing and improving the relationships that do endure. Divorce can even improve your rela… Read More
2016-02-08 16:48
Unless you’re a celebrity, you can rest assured that your divorce isn’t going to take place in the public eye.
That doesn’t mean that you aren’t going to come under… Read More
2016-02-06 16:48
There’s one type of asset that no divorce court can ever divide between spouses: their friends. Many people discover that some of their friends will side with their exes after the bre… Read More
2016-02-04 16:47
Are you worried about getting a divorce because it might ruin your career? For some people, a divorce can be a huge distraction in their professional lives. Yet for others, it might lead to… Read More
2016-02-02 16:46
How many times have you seen a TV show or movie featuring a divorced couple? Divorce is now a fairly normal occurrence, so it makes sense that it would be portrayed in popular culture.
Howe… Read More
2015-12-30 09:00
Are you thinking about getting a divorce, but you just can’t bring yourself to go through with it?
Even though you and your spouse are incredibly unhappy with your marriage, you keep… Read More
2015-12-23 09:00
The holidays put any problems a couple is already having under a magnifying glass.
Things can seem worse than they are. That’s because stress levels are higher, bank accounts a… Read More
2015-12-23 09:00
What do you want to do with your life? This can be a scary question whether you’re married, getting divorced, or single. But it can also be empowering, exciting, and fun. A bucket lis… Read More
2015-12-16 09:00
While every divorce is different, there are some issues that commonly complicate proceedings and make the process more difficult to handle. Here are a few of the common factors that make di… Read More
2015-12-16 09:00
Are you curious about the differences between divorce laws in Canada and those in the US? There are some differences between how we do things in the True North. Read on to learn the contras… Read More
2015-12-09 09:00
Whether you have three cars, a minivan, or a motorcycle, your divorce affects your vehicles alongside your other assets. Here are some facts and considerations to take into account when dis… Read More
2015-12-09 09:00
Are you on good terms with your ex, and are thinking about buying him or her a Christmas present?
Perhaps you can’t stand your former spouse, and want to get him or her something as a… Read More
2015-12-02 09:00
If you’re getting divorced, you are probably experiencing some difficult emotions. And the temptation to take them out on your former spouse can be strong. But revenge could cost you… Read More
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