Can Men Get Spousal Support From Their Ex-wives?

Spousal support is an amount of money that one former spouse pays the other on a monthly, weekly or biweekly basis. Although the courts will consider various criteria when they are deciding on whether to administer spousal support, the gender of the spouse requesting the support is not one of those criteria. Spousal support has more to do with the income of both of the spouses, and the lower...

How to Cope With Marital Separation

Marital separation can be many things. It can be a cooling off period, a time to get some space or even a precursor to divorce. Above all else, though, it is a confusing and often frightening time during which many are left at wit’s end. If you want to make it through a separation, you need to find a way to cope. If you want to keep yourself centered, try following the three pieces of...

Toronto Divorce: What you Should do if You Get Served

Under Canada laws, the recipient of Toronto divorce papers has 30 days to the respond to the complaint. If you are the recipient of such papers, and you do not wish for a divorce, you must respond quickly. It is advisable for you to obtain the services of an attorney to defend yourself. Any person who does not respond to the initial divorce papers will not have the opportunity to respond to...

What You Ought to Know About Shared Child Custody in Ontario

Shared child custody is one of the many forms of custody available after divorce in Ontario. While there are many different ways to deal with child custody, shared custody is generally considered to be one of the best choices. Before you pursue shared child custody, you should take the time to consider the following facts about shared custody. Shared custody is also known as joint physical...

Requirements for Uncontested Divorce in Toronto

An uncontested divorce is a dissolution of a marriage to which both parties agree. Certain requirements exist for this type of dissolution. Requirements for Uncontested Divorce in Toronto First, to be eligible for a divorce in Toronto, one of the parties must have lived in Toronto for a period of at least one year. Those who do not meet this requirement may not apply for a divorce in Toronto....

The Benefits of Divorce Mediation

Divorce mediation is a process from which many can benefit, but of which few take advantage. Most think of divorce as a nasty, difficult process that leads to little more than hurt feelings and life-long grudges. Mediation, however, offers a path that can allow individuals the chance to make their own decisions and to reach a compromise that helps both parties to move on to a healthier future...

The Types of Spousal Support

There are 3 types of spousal support that are decreed by divorce courts. Spousal support is only demanded when there’s a marked difference in incomes between the spouses.  If the two have comparable salaries, there’s rarely a spousal support decree.  Partners in short term unions often do not get awarded spousal support. Long term marriages, those of 10 years or longer almost...

Different Types of Child Custody

Deciding child custody is one of the issues you will have to face while filing for divorce, if there are children involved in your marriage. A divorcing couple’s final decree will address custody of any minor children, regardless whether this custody is achieved through litigation, mediation or agreement. There are four main types of custody. These are: Legal custody Physical custody...