Tips for Surviving a High-Conflict Divorce in Ontario
If you are going through a high-conflict divorce, it might feel like the process is taking over every part of your life. In addition to your job and trying to manage your children’s day-to-day schedules, you might also be managing: constant communication problems or harassment from your Ex court appearances and related scheduling challenges the fallout in terms of your children’s emotional...
What Happens if Your Ex is Hiding Income?
If your marriage has broken down, you may quickly discover that financial disclosure is an important – and perhaps contentious — part of the separation process with your Ex. You might notice that your Ex has suddenly become secretive about their finances. Or maybe you suspect they are actively hiding income. The good news, is that the law is on your side: In Ontario, as divorcing spouses you...
Fine & Associates Featured in Law360 Canada on the Growing Risks of AI in Family Law
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the legal landscape, including the practice of family law. As more litigants and even legal professionals rely on AI-generated content, Ontario courts are increasingly facing challenges related to inaccurate information, fabricated case citations, and improperly prepared legal materials. Fine & Associates Professional Corporation is proud to...
Summer is Coming! How to Prepare for a Stress-Free Season with Your Kids
Here in Ontario, summer is just around the corner. For kids, it’s the time of year for endless sunny days, carefree fun, freedom from routines, and plenty of time with friends. But if you are a parent who is separated or divorced, then the summer months can feel like a challenge. That’s because the season is full of temporary change: School routines disappear. Schedules open up. Vacations,...
“Drunk Wedding, Still Married: Court Says Alcohol Isn’t Enough to Undo ‘I Do’”
People sometimes assume that an annulment is simply a faster or easier alternative to divorce. In reality, the opposite is true: In Ontario, annulments are uncommon, and courts approach them cautiously. The reason lies in what an annulment actually does. We’ve written about the general Canadian law on annulments before, in our Blogs titled Divorce vs. Annulment in Canada: What’s the...
What Happens If Your Ex Is Hiding Income?
When your relationship ends, financial disclosure is not simply a formality; it is a legal obligation. Under Canadian Family law, each of you must provide complete and accurate information about your financial circumstances, including your income. As one Ontario judge put it, it’s “the most basic obligation in family law and it is immediate, automatic and ongoing” (J.G. v. D.M., 2023 ONSC...
Got Kids? Got a Narcissistic Ex? Here’s What to Do
Separating or divorcing is already hard enough. When you’ve got kids with your Ex, it adds a level of difficulty. But when your Ex shows the hallmarks of narcissistic behaviour – such as a pathological need for control, lack of empathy, and a tendency to shift blame – then the whole thing combines into what is often a messy nightmare. If you’re in this situation, then there’s a little good...
Handling Holiday Parenting Time Disputes with Care
Ahh, the holidays. A time of joy, family traditions, and meaningful celebrations. But if you’re a separated or divorced parent, the holiday parenting can be a flashpoint. There may be disagreements over where the children will spend Christmas morning or Hannukah. Disputes over how the children’s time will be divided during their winter break from school. Conflict over who will arrange and...
A Case Conference in Ontario Family Law: What to Expect
If you and your ex are involved in a Family Law proceeding in Ontario, you will come across something called a Case Conference. In fact, in almost all cases, it’s mandatory that you attend at least one, and it usually happens very early in your “journey” through the Family court system. Let’s break down what a Case Conference Ontario is, what goes on at one, and how to make the most of yours....