Benefits of Negotiating a Separation Agreement Negotiating a separation agreement has many advantages over the traditional court process. Going through the family law process during a separation or divorce
The Treatment of Gifts and Inheritances in Family Law As many people know, when couples divorce, they usually need to share any increase in the value of their property
How much does a divorce cost in Ontario? As a divorce lawyer I am regularly asked what the cost of a divorce will be. The answer to this question
When should you consult a divorce lawyer Going through a separation or divorce can be overwhelming. During these times it can be very difficult for parties to focus on
Child Access in Family Law People often confuse the concepts of custody, access, and primary residence. Custody refers to decision-making authority when it comes to important decisions about a
Independent Legal Advice (ILA) Independent Legal Advice (ILA) in family law matters refers to the legal advice a party receives from their own lawyer. This is a fairly standard
The Cohabitation Agreement – The ‘Prenup’ For Unmarried Couples If you are in a common law relationship, or about to move in with a partner, you should seriously consider
Step Parent’s Obligation to Pay Child Support If you are step-parent and are going through a divorce in Ontario or are separating you should know the law regarding a
An offer to settle can be made to the opposing party in a family law dispute to settle all or an aspect of the case. The Family Law Act
If you are either a support payor or a support recipient, and wish to vary or change the amount of child support previously ordered by the Court, or as
