Is the division of property and assets always 50/50?
For couples who are starting the divorce process, they may believe that the division of assets and all property is always going to be 50/50. In some cases, this 50/50 division could greatly benefit one spouse but that doesn’t mean that same spouse contributed equal amounts to get the couple to their total assets and property. So, is the division of property and assets always 50/50 or can this...
Can You Oppose a Divorce?
The breakdown of a relationship is never easy, and if one partner doesn’t want it to happen, it can make things even more difficult to finalize the separation or divorce. There are many reasons for wanting to end a marriage and just as many reasons not to. If your partner has filed for divorce, but you do not want to go through with it, you may be wondering how you can stop the divorce from...
5 Tips for Co-Parenting with Your Ex
One of the most complex parts of going through a divorce is trying to co-parent positively with your ex-spouse. Divorces and separations are emotionally draining, so knowing that you need to make decisions with a person whom you’ve broken up and with whom you may find difficult to be around can be challenging. Here are a few tips for co-parenting to make it a little easier for you and...
What Are Your Parental Rights Under the Divorce Act?
Going through a divorce means your romantic relationship with a partner is ending, but if you have children, it is not ending the relationship you have with them. It can be really difficult, emotionally and financially, to go through a divorce but you want to make sure you still get to spend time with your children and watch them grow up. Here is what you need to know about your parental...
What is Legal Separation?
When a marriage isn’t working out, and a couple is ready to move on from the relationship, many people automatically assume that divorce is the next step in ending the marriage. There is a law in Ontario that states couples must be legally separated for at least one year before they can file for divorce. So, what is a legal separation? Here’s what you need to know. What is a legal separation?...
by Fine & Associates Divorce, Marital Separation, Marriage, Matrimonial Home, SeparationJune 23, 2022
5 Divorce Myths You Need to Know
Going through a divorce is an experience that is going to be different for everyone, so there’s going to be lots of stories that circulate from people’s experiences going through this. From those stories, there may be some myths created that just aren’t true about going through a divorce. Here’s are 5 myths about divorce that you need to know. #1 Someone should win, and someone should lose...
Ending a Common-Law Relationship? Here’s What You Need to Know
Living together without getting married doesn’t make a relationship any less valid, and those relationships experience the same issues and roadblocks that legally married couples do. Those relationships can also come to an end – even after years together. The process for ending a common-law relationship is not exactly the same as going through a divorce, but there are some important things...by Fine & Associates Common Law Spouses, Property Division, Separation, Spousal SupportApril 29, 2022
Co-Parenting with a Special Needs Child
Even when things are good, co-parenting can be one of the hardest things parents will ever do. In addition to negotiating child-support payments and parenting arrangements, there are a lot of emotions involved in co-parenting a child. But all of this can become even more challenging when you’re co-parenting a child with special needs. If you’re co-parenting with a special needs child, here...
Your Divorce Checklist
Going through a divorce can be really difficult – emotionally and financially. As you’re going through this time in your life, you probably don’t even know where to start or what to do. It’s not like a divorce is something you do every day. If you are going through a separation or divorce, here is a checklist to make sure you have everything you need for a divorce application in Ontario....