Rule 24: Understanding “Costs” in Family Law Litigation in Ontario
When it comes to Family Law Litigation in Ontario, most people rightly focus on the big issues: Parenting arrangements, child support, spousal support, or property division. But an often-overlooked aspect of litigation is the matter of “costs.” Understanding “Costs” in Family Law Litigation: A Key Aspect of the Process Understanding this concept – and the factors that go into how a court...
Understand Rule 6 of the Family Law Rules: Serving Family Court Documents in Ontario
If you are involved in any sort of litigation, you’ll hear the words “service of documents” or “serving documents” quite frequently. Understand rule 6 Family Law Rules serving family court documents in Ontario Especially if you’re involved in a Family Law matter like divorce, you probably know that it’s one of the more important steps in the legal process. In this context, it involves...
Understanding the “Primary Objective” Under the Ontario Family Law Rules
If you’re involved in a family law matter in Ontario – whether it’s a divorce, custody dispute, or child support application – you might already know that the outcome of your case will be governed by statues like the federal Divorce Act, the provincial Family Law Act, or the Children’s Law Reform Act. But did you know that your case is impacted by a set of procedural Ontario Family...