Divorce in Ontario: A Legal, Financial, and Emotional Checklist
Divorce is often described as one of life’s most stressful events — and for good reason. It’s not just the end of a relationship; it’s a complex legal, financial, and emotional process. If you’re thinking about separating, or have already taken the first steps, preparation can make the road ahead less bumpy. Here’s a quick-but-comprehensive checklist to help you organize your legal,...
What’s a “Divorce Certificate”, and How Do I Get One in Ontario?
In a recent Blog, we covered the process of getting an uncontested divorce in Ontario. As that Blog describes, there are many distinct procedural steps that must be strictly followed. This ensures that your divorce is legal and finalized, so that you and your former spouse can move on with your lives. One of those steps in your divorce will be obtaining a divorce certificate. What’s a Divorce...
Uncontested Divorce in Ontario: A Step-by-Step Guide
The process of getting a divorce in Canada may be a little confusing, especially since there are a few different routes you can go. One of those routes is an uncontested divorce, which is available if you and your spouse agree fully on the terms of your separation. Here is a step-by-step guide to navigating the process of getting an uncontested divorce in Ontario. Step 1: Confirm Your...
Financial Disclosure in Canadian Divorce: What You Need to Know
Divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences in your life. It can lay bare a lot of your emotions, dashed hopes, and deeply-held fears – not to mention your finances. Financial disclosure is a mandatory step in the Canadian divorce process. Both spouses must provide a full and honest account of their financial situation, including income, assets, debts, and expenses. This...
Estate Planning After Divorce: What You Need to Know
Divorce is a life-changing event. It impacts your finances, your family relationships, and your social connections. It also derails the careful future plans you may have made with – and for – your spouse. One area that often gets overlooked in a divorce process, is estate planning. In this Blog, we’ll explore why post-divorce estate planning is critical, explain how Ontario law affects...
How to Avoid Invasion of Privacy During Divorce
The divorce process is stressful and emotionally charged. It can make former spouses – who were formerly committed and in love – behave very badly toward each other, and in ways that are out of character. This can look like one-upmanship, retribution, vindictiveness, or a scorched-earth approach to divorce litigation. It can involve conduct that is destructive, underhanded, and even contrary...
Divorce in Ontario: Buying Your Spouse Out of the House
Dividing assets during a divorce process in Ontario can be a complex process for most couples. This is especially true about their matrimonial home: It’s not only steeped in memories, but usually represents a couple’s most valuable marital asset. This means the decision on what happens to it is not merely emotional, but also important from a legal and financial standpoint. One common...
Starting a Business Before Your Divorce is Final: What You Need to Know
Starting a new business is an exciting venture at any time in life. But if you’re in the midst of a divorce, you might be wondering how it might affect things. Let’s start with a key point: There’s nothing to prevent you from starting a business now – in fact, Canadian divorce law is structured to help former spouses move on quickly with their separate lives – but there are a few legal and...
Top 7 Myths About Divorce, Debunked
Divorce can be a difficult and emotionally charged process. For many, it’s made more challenging by the myths and common misconceptions surrounding it. These can lead to stress and confusion. As a Canadian divorce lawyer, I’ve encountered countless clients who’ve been misled about their rights, or have misunderstood the law. Let’s set the record straight by debunking five of the most common...