An increasing number of Canadians are opting to sign a marriage contract, such as prenuptial agreements or post-nuptial agreements, to protect their assets before or during marriage. A common misconception
Moving in together is a huge decision for people in a relationship. However, common-law partners don’t share the same protection as married couples under Ontario cohabitation law. Hence, getting a
When you enter a marriage in Canada, you are entering an agreement of mutual trust with your partner. This requires mutual consent. What happens if you are coerced into signing
In Ontario, many couples explore the option of an uncontested divorce as a more amicable and efficient way to dissolve their marriage. The timeline for an uncontested divorce in Ontario
Ending a relationship by separation or divorce can be a difficult decision. Once the decision has been made things like division and distribution of assets and spousal and/or child support
Protecting yourself, your assets and your property is often a concern of spouses when entering into a marriage. A marriage contract or better known as a prenup or prenuptial agreement
Ontario recognizes common law relationships as a valid form of union between two people. Common law relationships are legally recognized in Ontario and can bring many of the same rights
Original Publish Date: June 26, 2019 Revised: September 21st, 2022 When marriages break down, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of the next steps. The only legal reason you
Original Publish Date: July 15, 2019 Revised: September 15th, 2022 Unfortunately, marriages break down, and in some cases, one spouse may refuse to agree to a divorce. They may not
Thinking about getting a divorce, but unsure of what is legally included as marital property? Learn what happens to your property when you divorce or separate, what you might owe
A restraining order is a civil court order to help protect your health and safety and it can secured in Family Court as well. It can limit: what someone can
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
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 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
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
If someone is considering divorce, it is important to fully understand the different situations and terms that are involved. One question that comes up often is whether or not there
In Stevens v. Stevens, a stay-at-home wife with significant inherited funds that were invested into the matrimonial home, intended that her husband would receive one-half the value of the matrimonial home in
U.S. popstar Hillary Duff and Canadian NHL player Mike Comrie were married last week in a ceremony that took place in California. In 2007, Forbes magazine estimated Duff’s earnings for
