Property division

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…

There are many misconceptions about prenuptial agreements being a sign that you do not ‘trust’ your spouse and don’t expect the marriage to last. Here is the harsh reality though:…

When people get married, no one is ever thinking about when the marriage will end. However, falling out of love and divorce is a very regular occurrence which anyone should…

For many of us, our pets are members of the family. We love them, play with them, care for them, and talk to them. Losing them can be enormously painful…

Divorce is an expensive and emotionally taxing endeavour. When people refer to the costs associated with divorce, they aren’t simply referring to the initial cost of family court. In addition…

When a couple separates, usually one person stays in the matrimonial home and the other moves out. Sometimes this is by mutual consent of both parties; other times, it’s a…

If you’re a believer in love without marriage, you may eventually tread the nebulous legal landscape of common-law unions. The following guide will help you understand your rights and obligations…

Whether you have three cars, a minivan, or a motorcycle, your divorce affects your vehicles alongside your other assets. Here are some facts and considerations to take into account when…

What should you do with the house? A divorce involves too many questions: what will life be like now? How much of the money goes to whom? Who’s going to…

The role of a Forensic Accountant in a divorce is not well known. Erin Palmer offers great insights into this valuable professional who can help uncover hidden assets or income…

Sophie Kinsella wrote an interesting blog about dealing with debt after divorce. Although the Oak View Law Group is not Canadian, it is found in many of the states of…

Matthew Krofchuk has written an excellent blog at Divorce Happens Blog regarding the changes to the pension division legislation in Ontario which came into effect January 1, 2012. Matthew is…