Do I Need To Register My Divorce?
Getting a divorce can seem like a mysterious process. The legal paperwork alone may seem daunting. How to know which type of application to use and whether you have completed all of the necessary steps? Registration of the divorce is often misunderstood. In Ontario, your marriage is registered when the official sends a complete marriage license to Service Ontario. The Steps of Divorce Looking...
Does Canadian Divorce Law Include Non-Residents Same Sex Couples?
In most situations, Canadian divorce law is easy to understand. The rules for divorce in Canada are set out in the federal Divorce Act. Canada has “no-fault” divorce, and the only ground for divorce under the Divorce Act is marriage breakdown. You can show marriage breakdown if: • You and your spouse have lived separate and apart for at least a year • Your spouse has been physically or...
We Weren’t Married in Canada. Can We Get a Divorce here?
Although divorce is always difficult, the process of getting a divorce in Canada is relatively simple. It is possible to get a divorce in Canada if you are a Canadian citizen or a resident. In some cases you can even get a divorce as a non-resident. Getting a divorce in Canada only applies to married couples. Common-law couples cannot get a divorce, and the federal Divorce Act does not apply...
You’ve Decided You Want a Divorce… What Do You First?
Getting a divorce is one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through. Divorce is not only emotionally stressful. It can also have long-lasting financial consequences, and effects on any children. Although divorce is always difficult, there are steps to keep the process from being more stressful than necessary. Can I Divorce? Canada has no-fault divorce. That means exactly what...
The Steps Of Divorce
If you have any questions regarding divorce law, we have a Toronto Family Lawyer that can help you through the process.
Spousal Support Guidelines & Laws
If you want to know more about the spousal support guidelines, you need to investigate the details in your particular area. However, there is a federal Divorce Act that spells out some of the rules for support. There will be a number of things under consideration. Factors to Consider Needs of the spouses When a judge takes a look at the case, he or she will have to look at what each...
How to Prepare a Financial Statement
Knowing how to prepare a financial statement is a highly valuable skill, whether you are running a small business, filing taxes, or applying for divorce. A financial statement is a complete record of all financial activities of a person or business. A complete financial statement is crucial for a straightforward Family/Divorce Law Case. Without a thorough financial disclosure, the court may...Property Division & Divorce in Ontario: An Overview
Whether you are engaged to be married or filing for divorce, you may seek advice about property division and divorce in Ontario. Most couples have a very general idea of what happens to property when they marry or separate. However, dividing assets between spouses might appear simpler than it actually is. What is Property? In a marriage, property is anything of value that belongs to the...