The Types of Spousal Support

There are 3 types of spousal support that are decreed by divorce courts. Spousal support is only demanded when there’s a marked difference in incomes between the spouses.  If the two have comparable salaries, there’s rarely a spousal support decree.  Partners in short term unions often do not get awarded spousal support. Long term marriages, those of 10 years or longer almost...

Podcast: Legal Advice on Spousal Support in Ontario

http://zml-s3.zoomerradio.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/goldhawk/2013-08-20-2-goldhawk-podcast.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this transcribed interview with Dale Goldhawk of Zoomer Radio AM740, Toronto family lawyer Lorne Fine, of Fine & Associates Professional Corporation, offers advice on spousal support.  Read the interview below, or listen to the podcast at the...

Podcast: Child Support and Spousal Support Guidelines in Ontario

http://zml-s3.zoomerradio.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/goldhawk/2013-06-25-2-goldhawk-podcast.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this transcribed interview with Dale Goldhawk of Zoomer Radio AM740 in Toronto, family and divorce lawyer Lorne Fine of Fine & Associates Professional Corporation offers advice on child support and spousal support.  Read the interview below,...

What is Mediation?

Mediation is a form of dispute resolution.   It is a form of negotiated settlement.  A mediator is a neutral third party.  He/she will facilitate a resolution of the issues and attempt to arrive at a settlement that works for both parties.    Lawyers often say that the “best negotiated settlement is when both parties walk away from the table thinking the other person got the better deal”.  If...

Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines

The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines are not legislated guidelines.  Although they assist family lawyers and the courts in determining the appropriate range of spousal support in a case, the SSAG are not binding on a court.   A judge has the inherent discretion to determine what he/she considers the appropriate quantum of support.  In Fisher v. Fisher, the Ontario  Court of Appeal held that...

Entitlement to Spousal Support

The courts have held that an Applicant for spousal support, must demonstrate the following in order to qualify for interim (ie. temporary support): (more…)

How to Prepare for your Separation/Divorce

In some of our cases, the parties separation has been “brewing” for quite some time.  One or both parties may think about separating from their spouse, but they do not approach a lawyer.   He/she may be preparing emotionally and financially to separate from his/her spouse.  In other cases, a spouse may be surprised to learn that his/her spouse wants to separate.  It comes as a...

Finding a Divorce Lawyer

A separation/ Divorce is a very traumatic event.  It is important to find a Family/Divorce lawyer that you can work with and assist you during this difficult time in your life.  Some lawyers are willing to listen to your feelings while others are strictly business.  You have to decide which type of lawyer you want. (more…)

Compliance with Court Orders

Our office recently acted for the Wife in the decision of Molina v. Molina 2011 CarswellOnt 3569 (Ont. S.C.J.).   In this case, the Husband breached several court Orders.  As a result, we brought a motion to strike the Husband’s pleadings for not complying with the Orders. (more…)