You and your spouse/common-law partner do not need to go to court to settle matters between each other. You can always come to an agreement and resolve your matters out of court. The Separation Agreement will finalize issues of support, property, and parenting. A Separation Agreement is a domestic contact and is legally binding.  […]

  No, you do not have to appear before a judge. The term divorce simply refers to the “paper process” of exchanging your marriage certificate for a Divorce Order.

  Family mediation is a voluntary process in which a mediator (a neutral party) assists the parties in resolving their disputes related to their separation. The mediator does not decide the case. Instead, the mediator works with the parties to reach an agreement which both parties are agreeable to.

  When considering whether collaborative family law is a potential option for yourself, consider the following questions: Can I respect my spouse even when we disagree? Are my children’s needs my top priority? Are both mine and my spouse’s needs equal in my mind? Can I listen to my spouse objectively? Can I work creatively […]

  Dispute Resolution Officers (DROs) are lawyers appointed to support the family law court process by aiding parties in attempts to resolve their issues prior to their case proceeding before a judge.

  Standard disclosure is the requirement to provide the last 3 years Notice of Assessment, Income tax return, pay stub and sworn Financial Statement.

In Ontario, spousal support is not an automatic right. Your spouse may be entitled to support if they can demonstrate the following: The financial needs of both spouses The length of the marriage The roles of each spouse during their marriage The effect of those roles and the breakdown of the marriage on both spouses […]

Section 7 expenses are separate and apart from regular child support, and are shared in proportion to each party’s income. Child care, uninsured medical and dental expenses and other health related expenses, post-secondary education, private schools and extracurricular activities are all examples of such expenses.

In Ontario, you are considered to be common law if you and your spouse have cohabited for 3 years or if you and your partner live in a relationship of permanence and have a child together.

Spousal support: If your relationship meets the definition of “Common Law”, you may be entitled to spousal support or be obligated to pay spousal support to your former partner. Child Support: Child support is the right to the child and whether the parties have been married or are in common law relationship, every parent has […]