Monthly Archives: August 2023
4 Facts About the Matrimonial Home in Ontario Divorce
In a Canadian divorce case, the home that spouses share is not just an asset you used as shelter. It was your refuge, the place where you made lifelong memories and possibly raised children. Your home is probably also among the most valuable you own. For these and other reasons, the Ontario Family Law… Read More »
How to Enforce Spousal Support in Ontario
Spousal support can be one of the most contentious issues in a Canadian divorce, so you feel that you are on good legal footing when the court enters its order. After all, under the Ontario Family Law Act, an order for alimony is binding and enforceable. You expect that your ex will comply with… Read More »
TN Visas for Eligible Workers in Canada
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was signed in 1994 to build trade and economic relationships among the member nations, and it did affect some aspects of US immigration. However, the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which replaced NAFTA in 2020, retains a very important work visa available to Canadians. The Trade-NAFTA TN visa opens… Read More »
Overview of the Child’s Best Interests in Ontario Family Law
If you are a parent involved in a divorce, separation, or other legal matter impacting your child, you may already be familiar with the best interests of the child standard. The concept comes from the Canada Divorce Act as opposed to Ontario or provincial laws, and it is applied whenever a court decides child… Read More »