Best Interests of the Child: A Universal Test
The very first consideration of separating and divorcing parents is about their...
Equalization of Property: What’s in and What’s out?
In Ontario, if there is no domestic contract executed prior to or during the marriage...
Retroactive Spousal Support: Lost Opportunity? Or Maybe Not
Canada’s Divorce Act provides for retroactive spousal support with direction as to...
Pre-Nups? A Nasty Surprise or a Healthy First Step?
Before cohabitation, open a frank dialogue: If you earn different incomes and hold...
Understanding Divorce Papers
“Consider yourself served!” A stranger approaches you, confirms your name, and hands...
Effective Parenting Plans: 5 Basics
Unique to each family: Each member’s needs and desires should be taken into account...
Drafting Your Own Separation Agreement – Part 2
My earlier post Drafting Your Own Separation Agreement, Really? (Nov 2013) set out the...
Matrimonial Home: Equal Rights to Possession
Aside from how the ownership was taken in the matrimonial home, the Ontario Family Law...
Divorce Satisfaction: Litigation vs. Collaboration vs. Mediation
How satisfied are family law or divorce clients using the different processes...
Considering Later Life Divorce
Understanding the emotional response: Overwhelming, emotional, empowering or...
FACT OR FICTION? FAMILY LAW SEPARATIONS Part II
This is a continuation of Fact or Fiction? Family Law Separations Part I. Here we look...
FACT OR FICTION? FAMILY LAW SEPARATIONS – Part I
Clients may convince themselves of the accuracy of the information they receive from a...