How to Prepare a Financial Statement
Knowing how to prepare a financial statement is a highly valuable skill, whether you are running a small business, filing taxes, or applying for divorce. A financial statement is a complete record of all financial activities of a person or business. A complete financial statement is crucial for a straightforward Family/Divorce Law Case. Without a thorough financial disclosure, the court may...
Property Division & Divorce in Ontario: An Overview
Whether you are engaged to be married or filing for divorce, you may seek advice about property division and divorce in Ontario. Most couples have a very general idea of what happens to property when they marry or separate. However, dividing assets between spouses might appear simpler than it actually is. What is Property? In a marriage, property is anything of value that belongs to the...
All About Domestic Contracts
Different kinds of agreements come with a variety of nuances and special qualifications. There are a variety of different contracts to consider, including but not limited to: • Cohabitation agreements • Marriage contracts • Separation agreements • Paternity agreements • Family arbitration agreements • Paternity agreements Separation Agreements When the marriage has been broken down...
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Canada
Working out post-marital issues with your former spouse can be stressful. Many couples choose to fight in court, engaging in adversarial and expensive litigation. Others find alternative dispute resolution easy and inexpensive. By opting for dispute resolution, couples can avoid emotional and financial turmoil. What is Alternative Dispute Resolution? Alternative dispute resolution (mediation)...
Child Support Guidelines and Laws
Child support can be a daunting matter if you aren’t one hundred percent up to date on the intimate workings of the law. This is why you need to work with an experienced divorce lawyer, who can guide you through everything. There has always been a little bit of confusion with child support guidelines and laws. But basic rules have been established to make the process more predictable...The Family Law Process In Ontario
The following is a general overview of the steps in a court process. Prepare the Application for Divorce Lawyer, Financial Statement and (if applicable) Affidavit in Support of Custody – The Application sets out the claims of the initiating party and the materials facts relied in support of the claims. The Application can contain claims that seek an Order in relation to the following claims:...
How to Get Child Custody
Divorces and separations often negatively affect children, who find themselves caught in the middle in most instances. In most cases, both parents have the right to raise their children and to make decisions that affect the lives of their children; however, the courts focus on the most important thing, which is the best interest of the children. One or both of the spouses may petition the...Child Custody Issues after Divorce
Parents often have many questions concerning custody of their children after divorce. Access and visitation are issues of concern as well. Custody has to do with the rights and responsibilities of caring for a child. This includes the rights of having a child living with a parent, rights to make decisions concerning the welfare of a child, and responsibilities towards a child’s upkeep....
Child Custody Issues for Unmarried Parents
A child born outside marriage is the same as a child born to a legally married couple. In the eyes of the Canadian law, child support is the right of a child, and parents, whether married or not, are legally accountable for the financial support of their kids. If both parents can come to an understanding about how much child support is appropriate, they have the option to create their own...