collaborative law in ontario

Benefits of the Collaborative Process

Collaborative Family Law is also known as the CFL process. It focuses on an interest-based negotiation method and is a voluntary process.  The parties resolve their disputes respectfully, with the assistance and guidance from their lawyers (and other professionals if necessary) to achieve a settlement that meets the specific needs of all parties involved. One […]

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Collaborative Law in ontario

Collaborative Law

Collaborative Family Law is also known as the CFL process and is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution that focuses on interest-based negotiation. The CFL process requires the voluntary participation and willingness of both parties to work through the legal issues civilly and amicably. In the CFL process, parties resolve their disputes respectfully, with the assistance […]

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Property Division in ontario

Property Division

The division of assets and property can be complicated and confusing. Furthermore, married spouses have different property rights under the law than common-law spouses. Married couples are entitled to a legislated property division regime, known as “Equalization”, which is set out in the Family Law Act. The equalization process begins with each spouse calculating their respective “net family property” […]

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Spousal Support in Ontario

Finances are a common concern when considering a separation or divorce from your spouse. Whether you are a higher or lower-income earner, the subject of your finances is crucial, and often the indicator of your quality of life, going forward. You or your spouse may be entitled to claim spousal support, regardless of whether you […]

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relocation after separation in ontario family law

Crafting a Clear Path with Separation Agreements for Relocation

In Ontario’s family law, the issue of relocation arises when a parent wishes to move with their child post-separation, requiring careful consideration and, when necessary, legal procedures to address the complexities involved. Learn the benefits of a separation agreement. Relocation is one of the most significant issues families can face after separation and divorce. This […]

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Financial Disclosure in Family Law ontario

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 […]

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understanding child support in ontario

Child Support for You and Your Child

A divorce or separation, although only a split between spouses, can sometimes feel to children as if they too are being split from a family unit. To ease the transition for your family during this difficult time, we hope to simplify a few things for you, and arm you with some tools to navigate child […]

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parental alienation concerns in ontaro

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 […]

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What is a Case Conference in Family Court?

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.  Article Summary […]

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Do I have to pay spousal support?

Defining Spousal Support “Spousal support”, or “alimony” is the money payed by one spouse to the other, for their financial support following a separation or divorce. Spousal support is paid either on a monthly basis, or as a lump sum. In Ontario, spousal support is not an automatic right, but in the case that your spouse […]

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