The payment of child support is one of the most common areas of contention arising from the breakdown of a marriage or familial unit. In Ontario, child support is governed by a combination of the Divorce Act, the Family Law Act, and…
This is a terrible and fair situation and one that the law does not allow. But, if you are not paying appropriate child support, you may not get much sympathy from a family court judge, who may be the only person who can make…
A person recently came to me with a problem in relation to her father and her stepmother. Her father and stepmother have been separated for twenty years. They negotiated a separation agreement, but never signed it. However, they did get an uncontested divorce ten…
Financial troubles often plague relationships and can lead to divorce or separation. If you’re wondering whether you can obtain a court order to halt your spouse’s extravagant spending habits, this article provides insights. Discover effective steps to address and manage…
The answer to this question depends on whether you are legally married to your spouse or not. Married spouses have special rights with regard to their “matrimonial homes.” Common-law spouses do not have matrimonial homes, they only have “family homes” and they have…
It may seem unfair for a spouse to insist on using his or her spouse’s family cottage, even after separation. But, under Ontario Law, doing so can be a legal right. In Ontario, the rights of married couples in relation…
Facing a divorce when your partner disagrees can be a challenging situation. Many individuals encounter resistance due to various reasons, such as religious beliefs or reluctance to accept the end of the relationship. In Canada, obtaining a divorce doesn’t always…
“Separation” and “ “Divorce” are obviously two very important concepts in Family Law and in the Family Courts. They are not the same thing. To the contrary, the two terms have very different meanings, each of which is important. For spouses who…
To understand why it can be more difficult to change an unfair order for property division than to change an order for child support or spousal support, it is important to understand a little about Ontario Law on property division…
Remaining in a house or apartment filled with reminders of your former relationship can be tough, and there is a natural urge to get rid of it all and start fresh. However, before you start piling their possessions on the…