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For divorcing parents, child custody and support issues top the list of concerns

Many young Canadians dream of one day meeting their soul mates, getting married, having children and living happily ever after. In reality, for a large percentage of Canadians, a marriage will not end up being until death do us part. According to the Canadian government’s office of Employment and Social Development, approximately 35 to 42 percent of Canadian marriages end in divorce. A marriage may…

How long must I be separated before I can divorce in Ontario?

Generally, in Ontario, for a divorce to be completed, the spouses must have been separated for at least a year. The divorce process can start before the year is up, but in most cases, the process is not completed until a year has passed. There are exceptions, however. In cases involving adultery or domestic abuse, the divorce may be granted by the court at any…

Is family law mediation right for your divorce?

If you’re going through divorce in Ontario, then you have a variety of choices to make, not the least of which is the process by which you end the marriage. Many spouses go to court to litigate, and this process may be the only truly effective way to resolve your disputes and protect your rights and interests, including your interest in the matrimonial home. However,…

Property division concerns for Ontario common-law spouses

In Ontario, the Family Law Act provides rules for how property will be divided between legally married spouses who are going through divorce. However, the Family Law Act does not apply if you and the party from whom you’re splitting were in a common-law relationship. There is also no absolute test for proving that an individual is a common-law spouse, but there are situations in…

The matrimonial home and child support: Who will stay and receive?

Establishing an appropriate child support plan can be a complicated process. Parents can come to an agreement outside of court, or they can ask a judge to make a child support order based on the formulas provided in the Child Support Guidelines. In any case, to ensure that a child support agreement is enforceable, it is important to put it in writing. The amount of…


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