Alternative Dispute Guide & Rules For Ontario from Fine & Associates Professional Corporation
What is ADR – alternative dispute resolution
negotiation or settlement meeting / mediation/ mediation-arbitration / arbitration/ collaborative
alternative to litigation
s.9 (2) Divorce Act – duty to advise to negotiate and mediate
all family lawyers use ADR/ spend most of my time...
Financial Disclosure Guide For Ontario from Fine & Associates Professional Corporation
How to prepare a Financial Statement
The preparation of Financial Statements and Financial disclosure is critical in a Family/Divorce Law case. It is important for a party to make full and complete financial disclosure. If a party fails to make full and complete financial disclosure, it is...
Men and women struggling through divorce suffer psychological side effects from the experience, though women are more likely to get affected than men mentally, emotionally, physically and economically. Not every aspect of divorce for women, however, is doom and gloom. As with any stressful experience, some who experience the challenge emerge stronger and better for it. The psychological...
Getting divorced is one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through. The last thing you want is to have that stress compounded by unprofessional behavior from your lawyer or ineffective legal help. Still, changing your divorce lawyer is not something to take lightly. You will have to pay your first lawyer’s bill up to the time of dismissal and also pay your new...
The court procedures in a family law case can seem intimidating to those who are unfamiliar to them.
An overview of the family law rules and process in Ontario will acquaint you with the new terminology and give you an idea of what you expect.
Remember, there are other options for resolving disputes over family law, besides going to court.
A divorce lawyer can help you decide on the best...
When you have decided to get a divorce, the last thing you want is for it to become a long, drawn-out process. Getting divorced is difficult and upsetting. The faster it gets done, the faster you can start rebuilding your life.
Fortunately, in Canada, getting a divorce does not have to be a lengthy or complicated affair. In Ontario, most divorces are granted within six months of case...
Despite what you may be fearing, divorce does not always have to be a complicated, drawn-out process. According to Statistics Canada, in 2010/2011, 80% of active divorce cases were uncontested. Uncontested divorces are usually quicker and less expensive than contested divorces.
In order for your divorce to be uncontested, you and your spouse agree on all issues arising from your divorce. An...
Getting a divorce can seem like a mysterious process. The legal paperwork alone may seem daunting. How to know which type of application to use and whether you have completed all of the necessary steps? Registration of the divorce is often misunderstood.
In Ontario, your marriage is registered when the official sends a complete marriage license to Service Ontario.
The Steps of Divorce
Looking...
In most situations, Canadian divorce law is easy to understand. The rules for divorce in Canada are set out in the federal Divorce Act. Canada has “no-fault” divorce, and the only ground for divorce under the Divorce Act is marriage breakdown. You can show marriage breakdown if:
• You and your spouse have lived separate and apart for at least a year
• Your spouse has been physically or...
Although divorce is always difficult, the process of getting a divorce in Canada is relatively simple. It is possible to get a divorce in Canada if you are a Canadian citizen or a resident. In some cases you can even get a divorce as a non-resident.
Getting a divorce in Canada only applies to married couples. Common-law couples cannot get a divorce, and the federal Divorce Act does not apply...