What is Legal Separation?
When a marriage isn’t working out, and a couple is ready to move on from the relationship, many people automatically assume that divorce is the next step in ending the marriage. There is a law in Ontario that states couples must be legally separated for at least one year before they can file for divorce. So, what is a legal separation? Here’s what you need to know. What is a legal separation?...by Fine & Associates Divorce, Marital Separation, Marriage, Matrimonial Home, SeparationJune 23, 2022
Are Prenups Only for the Wealthy?
Prenuptial agreements or marriage contracts are something that most Canadians are only familiar with because they have seen them used as part of a plot on a television show or movie. And it is no surprise. According to a 2017 Ipsos survey, only about 8% of Canadians have one. In the US, the number is higher but it’s still not huge – only about 14% of Americans have a prenup. Prenups have the...Why Your Marriage May Get Harder with Kids Going Back to School
There’s a classic commercial that aired in the 1990s about the back-to-school season. A father dances through an office supplies store to the tune of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” while his children trudge behind him glumly. Many parents believe that when their children go back to school, their lives will be easier. However, the opposite is often true. When...Starting the Process of Ending Your Marriage
If you are the one who wants a divorce, you may feel calm, in control, and sure of your decision. Going through a divorce is different from what you experienced breaking up with past romantic partners. A divorce formally ends your marriage. It can be a complicated, lengthy and a harrowing procedure. There will be some emotional pain, potential doubts about your choices, and the challenge of...by Fine & Associates Child Support, Divorce, Divorce Lawyer Mediation, Family Lawyer, Marital Separation, Marriage, Property DivisionDecember 30, 2014
If I Get Divorced now What Happens to my Pension
Getting divorced after years of marriage is hard on you emotionally, mentally, and let’s face it, financially. Everything you accumulated together as a couple during your married life must now be catalogued, valuated and divided. It’s hard to put a price tag on assets that have so much sentimental value, such as the family home and the furnishings you picked together. At least some assets...by Fine & Associates Divorce Lawyer Mediation, Divorce Lawyers, Marital Separation, Marriage, Property DivisionDecember 16, 2014