How can I make sure I pick the right divorce lawyer?
First impressions don’t always pan out. This can be true both in marriage and in picking divorce lawyers. It can be a bit intimidating, having to choose a lawyer to represent you in your divorce case. After all, making the wrong choice could result in being tied together with a “bulldog” lawyer who stretches hours […]
How to handle an angry ex during divorce
It shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that tensions can get high during divorce. While some relationships can slowly come to an end, there are still many that reach a tumultuous peak — resulting in outbursts of anger. You’re going to have a lot on your mind if you decide to get a divorce, or […]
What happens to the children when a common-law relationship ends in Ontario?
It’s becoming more and more common for couples decide to forgo marriage and instead live as common-law partners. A common law relationship is defined as one where the couple has lived together intimately for a least 3 years, or who have had a natural or adoptive child together and have lived together for 1 year. […]
When will the court set aside a separation agreement for lack of disclosure? (CASELAW Update)
A large number of family law disputes are resolved through the negotiation of a Separation Agreement that addresses all of the issues between the parties. Before a lawyer can advise a client on his or her entitlements, it is necessary to exchange disclosure relating to the financial circumstances of the parties during their marriage or […]
Can political differences be used as a reason for divorce?
It’s no secret that discussions about politics can get pretty heated. Not seeing eye-to-eye with your estranged uncle during Christmas dinner or arguing with the neighbour down your street is one thing, but having political differences with your marriage partner could be a recipe for disaster. Of course, it isn’t a guarantee that couples with […]