If you and your spouse have decided to separate, whether you are just taking time apart to work through difficulties in your relationship or you have decided to permanently end your marital relationship or seek a divorce, you may have…
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When a couple in a relationship lives together for a long time, their relationship can look a lot like a marriage. They may start to intertwine their personal and financial lives, including by buying or renting property together, opening joint…
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If you are going through a divorce or separation, you might be wondering whether your child can have a say in which parent they will live with or what the parenting time schedule may be. At what age should a…
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Separation or divorce can lead to significant change and uncertainty within the family, especially for children. But a parenting plan can help to ease much of the stress and strain during this time of transition and beyond. A well-crafted plan…
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If you are a separated father, you are certainly not alone. Statistics Canada estimates that approximately one third of all Canadian marriages eventually end in divorce. For fathers with young children, going through a divorce or separation can be especially…
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When you think of misconduct in Canadian divorce, your mind probably turns to the acts that originally led to a breakdown of the marital relationship. Adultery, violence, criminal activity, and other wrongs are certainly good reasons to seek dissolution of…
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When going through the Canadian divorce process, you encounter a range of financial, legal, and emotional challenges. You might have concerns about how property will be divided and whether you will be receiving or paying alimony, along with uncertainty regarding…
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Unless you practice law in Ontario or work in a legislative capacity, you may not be aware of sweeping changes to Canada’s federal Divorce Act that take effect in March 2021. The amendments affect numerous family law statutes, and the…
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Taking legal action to end your marriage is never easy, but some representations of divorce in TV, film, and the news do not provide an accurate picture of how the process can work when there are no cameras around. In…
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Canadian law takes the position that both parents have a legal obligation to provide for their child’s financial needs, so you may be the recipient or payor of child support through divorce or paternity proceedings. In general, the amount is…
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