Common Law

If you are separating from a common-law spouse, do not rely on assumptions or advice from friends. Ontario common-law separation rights are nuanced, and the outcome can depend on timing, documents, ownership records, and financial history.

Going through the family court process in Ontario can feel overwhelming. When you are dealing with emotionally difficult issues such as parenting arrangements, parenting time, support, or division of property,…

Pet “Custody,” Ownership, and What the Courts Will Actually Do For many people, pets are not “just animals.” They’re family. They’re comfort, routine, and emotional support, especially during stressful life…

Have you ever heard of the terms ‘constructive trust’ or ‘unjust enrichment’? These legal terms may sound complicated, but they are important concepts if you are separating from your common-law…

One of the most difficult steps of the divorce process is having to tell your children about your separation. Many parents put this step off for as long as possible…

So, you and your partner have decided to go your separate ways. Falling out of love with someone is never easy, and it can take a very large emotional toll…

Just a case of buyer’s remorse…or, something more? Challenging domestic contracts in Ontario are becoming commonplace Court proceedings dealing with setting aside a domestic contract, or a part thereof, are…

When I speak to clients on their first call to our firm, each of them tells me they do not want to go to court, they all want to find…

Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, there are many indications that gender-based violence has risen in Canada. This isn’t always in the form of physical abuse either. Gaslighting is a form…

Is your spouse constantly victimizing themselves throughout your divorce? Are they going out of the way to talk poorly about you to everyone and anyone who will listen, including your…

In our profession, we often meet people after they’ve made a life-changing decision. Often, the individual does not realize the legal implications of their actions.  In this blog, I will…

James and Marlene have been married for 25 years, they have two children who no longer live at home. Recently they have decided to get a divorce. James has been…