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...

Important Rules to Remember when dealing with a Separation/Divorce

It is important to keep in mind the following rules when dealing with a Separation /Divorce: (more…)