Text Messages and Harassment in Family Law
If you are in the midst of a contentious separation or divorce, it’s easy to get embroiled in a heated exchange of text messages with your spouse. All it takes is to pick up your phone, type out a few words, and … the shots are fired. It’s one way to vent your frustrations, but these exchanges can escalate rapidly. You may find your spouse texting you dozens of times in a row, or...
Can I Use My Spouse’s Social Media as Evidence in Our Divorce?
Whether it’s on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (now rebranded as “X”), or any other popular platform, most Canadians use social media to interact with others. Usually it’s to share glimpses of their lives through images and short text updates. If you’re going through a divorce and want “dirt” on your spouse, it might have occurred to you that social media could be a great source of evidence for...
Lessons Learned: Consequences of ‘Bad Faith’ Actions in Divorce Proceedings
Divorce proceedings often bring out the worst in couples, with some resorting to deceitful tactics to avoid their financial obligations. A recent case in Ontario sheds light on the severe consequences of such “bad faith” actions, highlighting the importance of honesty and integrity in legal matters. The Case: A Tale of Fraudulent Transfers and Deception In this case, a husband...
The Risks of Circumventing Legal Divorce Requirements
Divorce, a significant legal step in the lives of many, is governed by strict laws and guidelines. In Canada, the federal Divorce Act outlines the grounds for a legally acceptable divorce, which includes separation for at least one year, adultery, or physical or mental cruelty. However, what happens when couples attempt to subvert these legal requirements for a quicker resolution? A case...
The Role of Social Media in Divorce Cases: Navigating the Digital Landscape
In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives, influencing how we connect, communicate, and share information. However, when it comes to divorce cases, the impact of social media can be significant and far-reaching. This blog post aims to explore the role of social media in divorce cases, shedding light on its potential benefits and pitfalls. We will delve...
Can You Oppose a Divorce?
The breakdown of a relationship is never easy, and if one partner doesn’t want it to happen, it can make things even more difficult to finalize the separation or divorce. There are many reasons for wanting to end a marriage and just as many reasons not to. If your partner has filed for divorce, but you do not want to go through with it, you may be wondering how you can stop the divorce from...
Applying for Divorce in Another Province
Divorce may sometimes be complicated by geographic location. Divorces are Possible in Any Canadian Province or Territory When a marriage ends, many years and kilometers may have passed. Sometimes couples find themselves on the other side of the country in a new home. A last road trip together to return to the site of the marriage is not always a viable plan. In addition, in Canada’s more...
Text Messages and Social Media in Divorce Proceedings in Canada
We live in a world that has been transformed by advances in electronics within living memory. In many ways, we are still adjusting to the differences that social media sites and text messaging have made to the way we socialize and communicate. Although these changes may feel so new that it’s hard to believe that Twitter, email and the like can be accepted as evidence in court, the fact...
Can You Get a Divorce If Only One Partner Wants It?
While it’s rare for a divorce to take place without any sort of acrimony, some people end up getting stuck in a situation where a partner refuses to participate in the legal dissolution of the marriage. Regardless of why only one partner might want a divorce, this lack of cooperation makes divorce more complicated and unpleasant than necessary. Marriage and divorce law has been altered over...