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...
Property Division: Dividing Matrimonial Household Contents
It is frequently necessary to divide the contents of the Matrimonial Home. You do not want to pay a divorce lawyer to argue over contents, the cost will likely exceed the amount at issue. As a result, there are several methods one can use in amicably dividing the contents of the Matrimonial Home, namely as follows: (more…)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 Deal with Your Divorce Lawyer
It is important to keep the following considerations in mind when dealing with your lawyer in your Family Law case and divorce matter. Good communication and staying focused on the well-being of your family is key to a less painful divorce process. (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...
by Fine & Associates Common Law Spouses, Divorce, Marriage, Property Division, Spousal SupportOctober 5, 2011