By: Claire McDowell The following blog post is meant for information purposes only. It is not legal advice. To discuss your particular matter with a family law lawyer, please contact us to b… Read More

In cases of dissolution of marriage or common-law relationships, spousal support is often a factor to consider. Spousal support, also known as alimony, is financial support paid by one spou… Read More

Written by: Galia Amoils  Treating your pet as if they were part of the family has become the status quo in North American homes. However, in the context of divorce, what do the Courts… Read More

In Ontario, a marriage contract outlines how spouses’ issues will be resolved during and after their relationship. Those who are legally married to each other may enter into a marriag… Read More

According to Ontario’s common law marriage, a couple must have lived together in a “conjugal relationship” for at least three years before getting married. In the case of… Read More

If you’re in a common-law relationship, you’ll need to protect your rights during the relationship and even after it ends. This is especially important since common-law partners… Read More

Divorce and the division of assets are anything but simple.  While Ontario law requires that assets be distributed equitably, there are cases in which one spouse is the legal title hold… Read More

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

Divorce is a stressful time for everyone involved. One of the biggest issues faced by couples who are divorcing is dividing property after a divorce. This can be especially challenging when… Read More

Spousal support is a monetary payment that one spouse may be ordered to pay the other for their financial support at the end of a marriage or relationship involving long-term cohabitation.&n… Read More

Use a sublease agreement to rent out a property (or just a room) when youre already renting the property from another landlord. For example, you may want to sublet a property if you need to… Read More

A prenup is always a controversial topic to bring up when discussing marriage. It typically puts a damper on the excitement. It also brings forth issues of trust that might make your future… Read More

Healthy marriages will benefit not only the couples’ physical and mental well-being but also the children’s. Growing up in a happy, loving home will protect children from social… Read More

Family is the basis for society, but sometimes things can get very tough within families too. This is why the family law courts are there. They are the final arbiter when things get too comp… Read More

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

Are you looking to hire a law firm or speak to Waterloo family lawyers? We can also help you with finding a paralegal or legal coach. Always ensure you are at the courthouse at lea… Read More

What happens when a party wants to deny their ex-spouse, a stepparent, access to their child? In a recent case, an Ontario court considered a mother’s request to prevent her ex-spouse… Read More

In a recent case, an Ontario court considered the interesting question of how much spousal support should be awarded to a wife whose husband earned approximately $2,090,000 per year. The… Read More

An Ontario court recently considered whether or not it should award spousal support to a spouse who brought his claim many years after the parties’ separation. The Parties’… Read More

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently ruled that a wife whose husband had been having an affair may seek a larger share of net family property to offset the money the husband had spent on his… Read More