Category Archives: Divorce
Family Mediation – Is It Right For Me?
Going to trial in your divorce case is as ugly as it sounds, but working out all of the details of your divorce with your spouse and then walking into the courthouse together to finalize your divorce as the best of friends is an unattainable ideal. There must be some middle ground, and for… Read More »
Your Divorce Anniversary Can Be a Time for Celebration or Self-Care
Divorce lawyers and divorced friends may try to encourage you and cheer you up by telling you that the hardest part of divorce is while your case is pending, that it all gets easier once the court formally dissolves your marriage. They are correct to some extent, and for the months following your divorce… Read More »
Do Canadian Provinces Have Their Own Divorce Laws?
Canada’s provincial system may seem similar to the United States geographically, but it is markedly different from a legislative point of view. Divorce in Canada is determined by a mixture of federal and provincial laws that can be confusing to many spouses. When approaching divorce in Canada, it’s important to understand which specific federal… Read More »
When Does Spousal Support End in Ontario?
Whether you’re paying or receiving alimony in Ontario, you might be wondering when it will end. Those paying spousal support may be eagerly counting down the days till they can stop sending their exes money, while receiving spouses may be concerned about the financial impact of losing this support. The end date of spousal… Read More »
How Addictions Affect Divorce in Ontario
According to the Ontario Human Rights Commission, almost 5% of the province’s population struggles with some kind of addiction-related mental health issue. This is higher than the national average of about 4%. Addictions often appear during marriage, and in some cases they cause marriages to end. How might an addiction affect your divorce in… Read More »
Domestic Violence Allegations and Ontario Divorce
There are many complications that can arise in an Ontario divorce, but one that has significant consequences for your case is allegations of family violence. The definition of family violence under the Canada Divorce Act includes acts ranging from physical attacks to sexual abuse to threats of harm to the victim, other individuals, and… Read More »
Grounds For Divorce Under Canada’s Divorce Act
If you are considering filing for divorce, one of the initial considerations is determining the grounds for ending your marriage. You might have many specific reasons, but the important factors for purposes of legal proceedings are stated in the Canada Divorce Act. To start, there is just one statutory ground that gives the court… Read More »
How Are Business Interests Divided In Ontario Divorce?
Two people can accumulate significant real estate and personal property prior to getting married and during their marriage, so Canadian divorce laws include provisions on how to divide things up. Under the Ontario property division law, all real estate and personal property must be equally divided between spouses when the marriage is dissolved. Plus,… Read More »
4 Things To Do Before Filing For Divorce In Ontario
When your marriage has broken down and reconciliation is not possible, you might already be considering divorce as a way to bring a legal end to the relationship. To do so, you will need to file appropriate paperwork to initiate the proceedings and meet numerous legal criteria. It is a mistake to jump into… Read More »
Checklist When Addressing Property Division In Ontario Divorce
There are many important questions to consider when going through divorce, but one of the most basic inquiries involves who receives what property when the case concludes. The concept of property division varies slightly among Canadian provinces, but the statutes generally require an equal split. The Ontario Family Law Act refers to this as… Read More »