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How Addictions Affect Divorce in Ontario
According to the Ontario Human Rights Commission, almost 5% of the province’s population struggles with some kind of addiction-related mental health issue. This is higher than the national average of about 4%. Addictions often appear during marriage, and in some cases they cause marriages to end. How might an addiction affect your divorce in… Read More »
Domestic Violence Allegations and Ontario Divorce
There are many complications that can arise in an Ontario divorce, but one that has significant consequences for your case is allegations of family violence. The definition of family violence under the Canada Divorce Act includes acts ranging from physical attacks to sexual abuse to threats of harm to the victim, other individuals, and… Read More »
Why You Need an Ontario Family Lawyer for Marriage Contracts
Marriage contracts get a bad name for being among the most non-romantic topics to address before getting married, but the poor reputation is not entirely deserved. The Ontario Family Law Act allows people who intend to marry to enter into an agreement in which they lay out their respective rights and duties upon separation… Read More »
4 Facts About the Matrimonial Home in Ontario Divorce
In a Canadian divorce case, the home that spouses share is not just an asset you used as shelter. It was your refuge, the place where you made lifelong memories and possibly raised children. Your home is probably also among the most valuable you own. For these and other reasons, the Ontario Family Law… Read More »
How to Enforce Spousal Support in Ontario
Spousal support can be one of the most contentious issues in a Canadian divorce, so you feel that you are on good legal footing when the court enters its order. After all, under the Ontario Family Law Act, an order for alimony is binding and enforceable. You expect that your ex will comply with… Read More »
TN Visas for Eligible Workers in Canada
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was signed in 1994 to build trade and economic relationships among the member nations, and it did affect some aspects of US immigration. However, the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which replaced NAFTA in 2020, retains a very important work visa available to Canadians. The Trade-NAFTA TN visa opens… Read More »
Overview of the Child’s Best Interests in Ontario Family Law
If you are a parent involved in a divorce, separation, or other legal matter impacting your child, you may already be familiar with the best interests of the child standard. The concept comes from the Canada Divorce Act as opposed to Ontario or provincial laws, and it is applied whenever a court decides child… Read More »
Grounds For Divorce Under Canada’s Divorce Act
If you are considering filing for divorce, one of the initial considerations is determining the grounds for ending your marriage. You might have many specific reasons, but the important factors for purposes of legal proceedings are stated in the Canada Divorce Act. To start, there is just one statutory ground that gives the court… Read More »
4 Things A Canada Family Lawyer Does That Are NOT Divorce
Some people view family law and divorce in the same vein, and it is true that many cases that involve family law are for dissolution of marriage. However, divorce is just one topic covered by the Ontario Family Law Act. There are many other provisions that cover family relationships, disputes, and other issues, and… Read More »
Remarriage And The Implications For Child Support In Ontario
Regardless of whether parents are unmarried, divorced, or separated, both have a legal obligation to provide child support for minor children. The obligation is set by the family court after parents have reached an agreement or a judge decides child custody and parenting time. The point of child support is that all children should… Read More »