Well known and experienced, Toronto-based divorce lawyer, Lorne J. Fine went live in social media to answer frequently asked questions on family law matters, such as divorce, custody, child and spousal support and property division.
What is and how to prepare a separation agreement? What to do if you are afraid to tell your spouse you want to get divorced? Can a child under 12 deny...
The cost of divorce in Ontario depends primarily on the Toronto family lawyers’ charges and whether it is a contested or uncontested divorce. It’s difficult to predict the attorney’s legal fees and court fees because you cannot tell when the divorce will be finalized. Here’s a brief overview of the cost of a family lawyer in Canada and how to decide if the legal fees of divorce in...
After a lot of soul-searching, you’ve made the very tough decision to divorce. Now you need to find a lawyer, which means going through divorce consultations. But what does that entail and what is covered in a consult?
A divorce consultation is all about you. This is your chance to ask questions and expect to get real answers. And if you’re not satisfied with the answers you get, you might...
Does the thought of a do-it-yourself divorce give you a headache? It should.
There are countless issues that must be negotiated and resolved. Matters such as new living arrangements, the division of money and property, and child custody and support are just a few of the most complex and divisive points.
For such a complicated legal affair with such wide-reaching personal consequences, there...
Some spouses are confused about the difference between separation and divorce, believing one to be similar to the other. This incorrect assumption can lead to serious complications, especially for those who wish to get on with their lives. If you believe that you’ve automatically become divorced because of a long-term separation, then you should learn more about the differences between...
At first, the terms that were agreed upon for your divorce had been sufficient to cover your situation. However, as time passes, certain aspects of your agreement can become inadequate. In some cases, you may need to challenge the settlement by presenting evidence or data that would change the mind of the court.
Certain parts of a divorce agreement can’t be changed once a ruling is made,...
You can’t bear to lose your kid. They are the best thing to come out of your former partnership. But you don’t know how to fight to keep them in your life. Luckily, while the risk that you might not get custody is real, Ontario custody law doesn’t allow your ex-spouse to simply take away your child.
Your Child’s Rights and Your Rights to Your Child
As the Law Society...
There’s no arguing that the majority of divorces are unhappy events. Rare is the divorce that’s completely mutual and pain-free. Due to the traumatic nature of the dissolution of marriage, it’s always advisable to try to salvage your relationship if you’re not experiencing emotional or physical abuse from your partner. However, when divorce is the option that makes the most sense, it’s...
Divorce law in Canada and the United States is similar in terms of the dissolution of marriage and the division of wealth and child custody. How the law is enforced, however, differs greatly. Canada has a federal divorce act while the United States leaves the specifics up to each individual state. Canadian provinces can make only small changes in family law to suit jurisdictional...
Staying together for the sake of the kids is a noble idea. Divorce is never a pleasant situation, and your kids will have to deal with the dissolution of your marriage in spite of your best efforts to shield them from it. Depending on the circumstances, it may indeed be a good idea to remain married. Unfortunately, if the relationship can’t be healed, then staying together for the kids could...