Mediation in relation to family law is a process by which families that have recently broken down can discuss the legal arrangements for their separation, in the presence of a
If you have a will or plan on making a will, you also should know the number of ways it can be revoked or cancelled. Most commonly, marriages, divorce and
Most parents who separate or divorce make decisions on how to care and raise any children involved. Things like where the child will live, how much time children will spend
Updating a will can seem like a chore that can always be put off until tomorrow. Of course, we know that a will is specifically for planning what happens in
The recent decision of Beaver v Hill, 2018 ONCA 840, revisited the factors that affect the amount of costs that a court will order when a party is successful in
It can be both exciting and intimidating to face significant changes in your business. The prospect of a new venture or opportunity often comes hand-in-hand with added responsibilities or financial
Marriage/cohabitation agreements are frequently used to set out the distribution of property or assets between spouses. These agreements provide a framework for which the parties, and the court, if necessary,
When you make the decision to start your own business you’re going to need help from some professionals to get everything going and along the way. You’ll probably know by
Every small business has to deal with the nuisance of clients who don’t pay the bills. Regardless of the reason behind it, missing out on important additions to your company’s
If your car breaks down, you hire a mechanic. If you need to get a divorce, you work with a divorce lawyer. It can be a tempting thought to try
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
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
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
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
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
There are times when the actions of one party or the other in a couple make it very clear that it is time for a divorce. Whether the result of
If you have purchased or received donated embryos as a married couple, are you wondering what will happen to any remaining embryos if you and your partner separate or get
It shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that you won’t necessarily see eye-to-eye with your ex when you start hammering out the terms of your divorce settlement. There are a
It’s not every day that you need to hire a divorce lawyer. Since it’s a very specialized service, it means that you might not be familiar with what to look
It’s no secret that a divorce carries with it some serious financial repercussions. Depending on the imbalance of finances between the two parties in the relationship, the equalization process could
If you are divorced, you may have concerns about maintaining relationships with your children. Upon deterioration of such relations, a parent may consider counselling as an opportunity to mend the
If you’ve made the realization that your marriage has gone beyond salvaging, then the first step is to figure out how and where you can actually apply for a divorce.
Back in May of this year, the Federal Government introduced Bill C-78, which proposed a number of changes to the current family law system. These amendments will be the first
In any divorce, it’s common for friends or family to either knowingly or unknowingly take sides and support one party over the other. This can take a more dangerous turn,
It’s fair to assume that you’re going to get upset, irritated, angry or flustered at some point during your divorce. However, letting your emotions get the best of you can
Divorce can be a tricky business — even more so when the couple that is divorcing work together in a family owned and operated business. Divorce is rarely a quick
Heading into a divorce without a solid plan and understanding of the process can be a recipe for disaster. After all, a divorce means that there will be significant changes
Many divorces in Ontario end relatively peacefully — either the couple agrees to work together to come to a mutually beneficial agreement, or they butt heads for a while through
A common question about divorce is whether or not you can get divorced without your partner ever knowing about it. To some, it might be a liberating thought — being
It’s no secret that divorce rates have risen over the past few decades. But is there any consistency to which time of year people file for divorces? Whether it’s the
During a divorce, there are a lot of things to keep track of such as financial records, transcripts, bills and receipts and lots of legal documentation. In fact, keeping track
We all like a little bit of reassurance. So if you ever find yourself up against the uncertainty of a divorce case, it’s very reasonable to ask your family lawyer
When the terms of a family law dispute such as a divorce cannot be resolved by either party, one option gaining in popularity that couples may choose to pursue is
If it is apparent that your marriage is headed for a divorce, or if you or your partner has already filed for divorce, then thoughts will inevitably turn towards how
There are a variety of rules and regulations in place to protect both a landlord and their tenant from being treated unfairly. However, if a tenant shows a disregard for
When you consider all the details that a newly engaged or married couple needs to take care of, signing a prenup certainly doesn’t rate as one of the most glamorous
Some divorces are the result of a mutual agreement between married partners — but others may come as a shock and a surprise. The one who is being served divorce
When casual drinking begins to go too far, it may start to take a toll on a relationship. Alcohol may play a role in breaking down trust or respect for
If a divorce seems imminent there are some important steps that you should take right away to ensure that you can make it through the process without sacrificing your future.
There are a lot of different reasons for a relationship can go from “from death do us part” to divorce. Some are easier to understand and may have indicators such
The end of a marriage or relationship can be a tumultuous time. This can be even more complicated if one person does not agree that divorce is necessary — or
Spousal support may be necessary after the end of a marriage or relationship where one of the partners was more involved in generating a larger portion of the family income.
You’ve just gone through a lengthy divorce and it’s finally over. Working together with your family lawyer, you made compromises in certain areas in order to come to an agreement
If you are thinking about getting a divorce, chances are that you’ve already got a lot on your mind. It’s easy to have so much focus on preparing documents and
For some people, it can be difficult to end a relationship, even if it is causing unhappiness or if there are more significant concerns. Even a troubled relationship can give
The process of getting a divorce can be a very substantial upheaval in one’s life. In order to escape the stress or emotional turbulence, it could be possible to consider
Ontario has recently rolled out a new standard lease for use by landlords and tenants in various private and residential situations. This new lease uses simple language to describe the
Are you wondering how closely the courts will follow the recommended ranges for support in the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines? In Slongo v. Slongo 2017 ONCA 272, the Ontario Court
Getting a divorce can have a long-term impact on your financial situation. As a way of limiting this, it is possible for someone to try to hide some of their
In M.R.R. v. J.M 2017 ONSC 2655, a verbal agreement was sufficient to deem that the biological parent of a child conceived through sexual intercourse was not the legal parent.
After a divorce case, or separation, is finalized, all the terms and conditions of child support will be arranged and made clear to each of the parties involved, in an
Are you wondering how your arbitration agreement will hold up in Court? In Horowitz v Nightingale 2017 ONSC 2168, after ending their 16 year marriage, Mr. and Ms. Horowitz entered
Estate Planning is laying out a framework for how your possessions and assets should be distributed when you die. It is also when you would deal with designating someone to
A substance abuse issue can severely impact a relationship and could even be the primary cause of a divorce or separation. Someone who has become an addict may take on
As divorce becomes more common in modern society there are also an increasing number of blended families with parents or children that are not biologically related to one another. It
Collaborative divorce is an approach to divorce whereby both parties agree to work together, with two collaboratively trained lawyers (and sometimes third party professionals as well) to find a mutually-agreeable
During a divorce or separation, a party may try to gain an advantage by making a false accusation. Whether the accusation is about an incident of abuse or violence, or
While child visitation rights are negotiated as part of the divorce settlement, it is possible that a petty or spiteful ex may attempt to block your access to a child.
For many women who get married, it is still common to legally take on their new husband’s last name. However, when the marriage ends many want to revert back to
As many as three-quarters of Canadians don’t have an up to date will. While it may be uncomfortable attending to questions about your own mortality, a will is an important
Despite the fact that divorce is quite common these days, it’s still an important life decision that one shouldn’t walk into recklessly. If it is apparent that a divorce is
During the divorce settlement there will be decisions made about the amount that needs to be paid on a regular basis for spousal and/or child support. Whether this amount is
It’s well-known that a divorce has the potential to substantially affect your financial situation. Depending on the nature of the split, you may be required to give up assets as
These days it’s becoming more common for married couples who are over the age of 50 to divorce. It has even been given its own name: the Gray Divorce. While many
The decision to pursue a divorce can have long reaching consequences where the expected result isn’t immediately clear. If a family with children is divided by divorce, the link between
Misinformation travels fast online. The best way you can be sure that those “helpful” tidbits of advice that you read about on your favourite blog are actually true is to
Some people aren’t good at managing money. Perhaps they are impulsive shoppers, or maybe they just can’t keep track of whether they are spending more than they are making each
When the stakes are high, some people going through a divorce might be tempted to bend the truth a little bit – or even say an outright lie. Whether it
If you are responsible for making regular spousal support payments from a divorce or separation agreement, you might begin to wonder how things might change as you near retirement. Once
Unfortunately, children can have some very negative experiences in some divorce cases. From younger children who may not understand why their parents are fighting, to older children who feel like
The end of a relationship or marriage can be the start of some understandably stormy times. Depending on the cause of the split and the level of amicability that remains
As the rate of divorce in this country continues to grow, it should no longer be unexpected to have an open discussion with your potential partner in life about signing
The aftermath of a divorce is a time of change. Regardless of whether the divorce was amicable or not, chances are that you will be looking for a bit of
Debt collection can be a tiresome and detailed process that distracts you from the other demands of your business. Even though successful debt collection ultimately results in recovering funds, the
If you, or someone you know, is about to go through a divorce it’s important to be familiar with the different options you have. Hollywood movies often show divorces as
A common law relationship is one where partners live together but are not legally married to one another for a specific period of time. If this partnership should come to
The matrimonial home is the property (or properties) that a married couple uses as their family residence. It is possible for there to be multiple matrimonial homes, for example, if
In Canada, it is not necessary for both parties to want to get a divorce in order to end a marriage. However, it will be necessary for the one who
If you’re currently considering buying real estate it’s good to be aware of the market so that you can take advantage of the opportunities when they present themselves. With a
There are a lot of question marks floating around right now when you consider Canada’s current Real Estate Market and economy. Financial uncertainty can take a toll on couples in
There’s been a lot of talk recently about the Real Estate Market in Canada and Ontario. If you are currently thinking about selling a piece of real estate, it is
In the middle of a divorce or separation, you may be tempted to pursue the services of a pit bull lawyer. It may be that friends suggest you find an
One of the first things that people who are going through a separation or divorce will naturally think is: How much is this going to cost me? Lawyers may offer
After separation or divorce in a relationship that involves children, there are several options for how the children will get to continue to live and interact with both parents. Ultimately,
If you’ve made the decision to get in touch with a family lawyer for a consultation, it may initially be intimidating to try to prepare for the appointment. Chances are
Buying a home will likely be the biggest purchase you make in your lifetime. There’s a lot involved when it comes to finding the right house, making sure it is
You’ve built a business together but now something or other has made it clear that you will need to go your separate ways. Maybe it’s a mutually agreed upon decision
Being named as an estate executor is an honour; it shows that you are highly trusted, and perceived as responsible and competent. However, this responsibility can feel stressful. Administering an
It can be uncomfortable to think about planning ahead for your own death. The fact remains, however, that this is something that everyone needs to prepare for in order to
As you approach retirement age, you might begin to wonder how that will influence the regular payments you send to support your spouse. After all, if your monthly pay is
With a loved one’s passing comes the sometimes daunting task of sorting out the terms of the Will and dealing with the deceased’s finances. If you have been named the
Choosing a rental unit to lease can be a difficult decision. It can be challenging to find a place in an ideal location for work, in a neighbourhood you like,
In the aftermath of a bitter divorce, it is possible for your ex to decide to take the law into their own hands and deny you access to your children.
When it comes to questions of child custody and visitation rights, a woman, as a mother, has no more legal rights than a man, as a father. In the past,
This is a question that a person in a troublesome relationship may ask. Maybe things aren’t working out and neither partner still feels a connection … or maybe things are
Getting a divorce often means that you can expect to face significant financial upheaval and uncertainty. This can be made even more serious if your ex is involved in financial
There is no law distinguishing the rights of a man, as a father, and a woman, as a mother, when it comes to questions of child custody and visitation rights.
Regular child support payments are an important part of ensuring the well-being of a child or children following the end of a relationship. Because of the financial implications, the responsibilities
Divorces can get expensive. In the interest of saving money, you may start thinking about whether you can share a lawyer with your ex – or if you can simply
The death of a relative or someone you had a relationship with can be challenging. Learning that the Will was not what you expected can raise suspicion about whether the
