When a marriage ends there are a variety of matters that need to be worked through. This process is often complex and difficult for all involved and may lead to neither party truly being happy with the outcome. In addition to the division of assets and spousal support, in some situations, couples will also need to work out custody arrangements for children and child support…
When most couples decide to end their marriage the matter is not immediately resolved. Usually there is a period of time before filing for divorce that the couple lives apart. During that time couples who know for sure that they do not want to stay together, may start to work through some of the issues that need to be addressed. Depending on the specifics of…
For many couples in Canada, marriage has lost its appeal. As a result, some couples decide to live together, without an actual ceremony. While they may feel as though they are married, should they decide to end the relationship, they will likely quickly be reminded that they are in fact not married. This is because common-law couples who cohabitate do not have the same rights…
When a couple in the Toronto, area, decides to marry, there are many decisions to make. While the primary focus may be on what will be worn and what food will be served, some couples look farther into the future to address how they want their assets to be divided should their union come to an end prematurely. These individuals could memorialize their decisions in…
When a long-term relationship comes to an end, the assets the couple shares often need to be divided. This is true regardless of the whether the couple was ever married. While some items are easy to divide, if a couple that has a common-law marriage, the matter may be complicated. Before the assets can be divided, however, it must first be established that the couple…