What can I expect in a court case when getting a divorce?
The ending of a marriage can be frightening enough, let alone having to appear in front of a judge when there’s so much at stake. In Ontario, when a marriage breaks down, the court may grant a divorce. Only a court can grant a divorce, and this may involve attending ‘conferences’, the first of which […]
What is a Parenting Plan?
A Parenting Plan is a document that can be agreed and drawn up by two parents who are separating or going through a divorce and it usually covers all aspects of how the parents will raise their children after their split. This kind of agreement does not have to use legal terms and usually includes […]
What property rights do I have if I’m in a common law relationship?
When it comes to the division of property in Ontario after a common law relationship comes to an end, many people believe that they benefit from the same legal rights as any married couple, especially when children are involved. It’s true to say that legal rights pertaining to children will be the same as if […]