When Does Child Support End in Ontario?
In Ontario, child support is a legal obligation that parents have to financially support their children. The amount of child support can vary by the...
What is Automatic Divorce After a Long Separation in Canada?
The terms “divorce” and “separation” are often confused and used interchangeably in many cases. This confusion can have serious implications, especially for spouses preparing to...
The General Steps in Obtaining a Divorce in Ontario
Obtaining a simple uncontested divorce or joint divorce in Ontario involves various steps which will be discussed in this article. The first step usually involves...
The Law Regarding Divorce in Ontario
Divorce law is regulated by the federal government under the Divorce Act. The Divorce Act is applicable across Canada and in Ontario when it comes...
Resuming Marital Relations during Separation Period
Under the Divorce Act spouses are required to live separate and apart for one year if they are using the ground of legal separation for...
Uncontested Divorce and Joint Divorce in Ontario
The terms ‘uncontested divorce’ and ‘joint divorce’ refer to ways in which the application for a divorce proceeds through the Ontario court system. An uncontested...
Spousal Support in Ontario – Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spousal Support? Spousal support is the payment that the higher income earning spouse makes to the lower income earning spouse after separation or...
Offer to Settle in Family Law
An offer to settle can be made to the opposing party in a family law dispute to settle all or an aspect of the case....
Separation Agreement Template – A General Overview
This article will provide a general informational overview by going through a separation agreement template that may typically used by a family lawyer in Ontario....
Divorce Stats in Canada: Facts and Figures
Are you or someone you know going through a divorce? You are likely not surprised to know how common divorce is in Canada. Unfortunately, divorce...