Family Law

Not every partnership turns into a marriage. There are plenty of couples who, for a variety of reasons, choose to live together without getting married. This is known as cohabitation…

Perhaps the biggest decision to be made during divorce proceedings is where the children will live. In the past, custody usually went to the mother by default, unless there was…

Here’s the situation: You’ve been served with divorce papers and you need to prepare a response. You have only thirty days to respond or you need to buy more time.…

1) If my child(ren) live 50/50 with each parent, there is no obligation to pay support This may be true but is likely not. If child(ren) spend more than 40%…

Divorce is more than the legal separation of two people and the dissolution of the bonds of marriage. In most cases, divorce proceedings also encompass the complex and contentious issues…

Common-law marriage is a subject of seriousness and jokes and a term that is thrown about social circles with casual aplomb. Long-term couples may bashfully agree that they “are as…

Coping with the First Christmas After Divorce Whether you divorced 11 months ago, or you are among the select few living a “Christmas divorce,” the first Christmas post marital split…

If you’re thinking of moving in with your partner, there might be more for you to consider than how to handle your mother in law’s surprise visits! Without the binding…

As you prepare to get married, one of the questions you could face is: “Will you sign a prenup?” Many people shy away from the idea of a prenuptial agreement.…

Deciding to end a marriage is never easy. In addition to the emotional impact of separating, you and your spouse face a lot of important decisions about property, finances and…

Getting a clear picture of the overall divorce rate in Canada has been challenging since Statistics Canada stopped collecting the data on census forms in 2008. By using and compiling…

Is there a gender bias in Ontario’s divorce courts? Do most outcomes favour the mother? There are a lot of men who certainly feel that way. They feel like they…