How to determine if you have been separated from your spouse

It is a common myth that you and your spouse must be living in separate homes to be defined as separated in the Courts. This is not true. Separation is when one spouse has the intent to live separate and apart. As such, you and your partner may be living in the same house yet […]

Financial Disclosure in Family Law

It is important to know that both parents have a legal obligation to support their children financially after separation or divorce. Children have a legal right to that support. By law, it is your duty to disclose your financial information. As you should be aware, you are required to complete a Form 13 – Financial Statement (or Form […]

Custody vs. Access: What’s The Difference?

The process of a divorce is incredibly stressful on its own. Maintaining your children’s well-being under such circumstances is even more stressful. We understand that the well-being of children is often any parent’s first priority when they separate from their partner. As your family lawyer, this priority passes on to us. The law recognizes that […]

What to do when Covid19 interrupts your legal proceedings: A notice from Horra Family Law

Dear community and clients, At this time, we recognize that family law matters continue, regardless of the state of the world. We are committed to helping our clients in whatever capacity we’re able to while we are self-isolating. Our firm is working remotely from home and if you find yourself in need of a consultation, […]

Please Vote Horra Family Law for Top Choice Award!

Horra Family Law is proud to announce that for the second year in a row we are an Official Top Choice Award Nominee!

Mediation: Breaking down the basics

What is Mediation? Mediation is one form of alternative dispute resolution in which you and your spouse meet with a neutral third party, a Mediator, to attempt to resolve your legal issues. Mediation cannot be forced; you and your spouse must consent to attend Mediation. Reasons to attend Mediation: It is typically faster than the Court Process […]

Parental Alienation

A child’s position in the middle of their parents’ conflict is a scary and uncertain place to be in. As parents, it’s important to ensure that you and your spouse are not participating in parental alienation, as doing so will only exacerbate your child’s pain in an already difficult time. What is Parental Alienation? Parental […]

What to expect when getting a divorce

5 Steps To A Clean Break When you’re getting a divorce for the first time, the unknown waters are murky to navigate, to say the least. The last things you want after a separation are the hefty fees and emotional strain of a drawn-out legal battle. To help prepare you for this journey and save […]

Why should I choose Horra Family Law?

Choosing a lawyer is tough, especially when your family is involved. Good news: We understand the difficulties surrounding this decision. On that note, we want to make sure we are the right lawyers for your family’s situation. “We put family first because we are family.” Here are the top four things to remember when choosing […]

What is a Case Conference?

In short, a case conference is an off-the-record, private meeting between parties of a case, their lawyers and a master or judge in a courtroom. For some cases at the Superior Court, and all cases at the Ontario Court of Justice, a first court date or first appearance is a required first step. If you […]