Are you afraid that your partner or former partner will hurt you or your children? If so, you can request the court to make a restraining order. A restraining order is a document issued by the court which instructs an individual to stay away from another person. The Family Law Act allows you to get a restraining order against a person you are or were married to, or against a partner you are or...
In Ontario, one of the most complex parts of a divorce involves the division of property. Equalization payments are designed to allow spouses to keep their personal property and split joint financial assets evenly. While this may seem like a simple fifty-fifty proposition, family law equalization calculations, when not performed properly and legally, can leave one spouse at a significant...
Are you considering a trial separation because you believe that you and your spouse need some time apart? Do you think it might make your marriage stronger in the end? Read on to learn more about the research regarding trial separations and their effectiveness.
The Cold, Hard Numbers
Researchers focusing on relationships have studied how well trial separations work. The results, as it turns...
Ashley Madison has become the household name for unfaithfulness, with the site proudly proclaiming that it is “the most famous name in infidelity and married dating.” And as you may have heard, is the cause of some recent divorces.
So it is understandable to be concerned if you find out that your spouse has a profile on the website. But what should you do?
1. Prove it
First, secure...
The division of property during a divorce is a complex issue. While you’re potentially worried about where you are going to live, property used primarily for recreation like your cottage is also going to be important to your future happiness.
Here are some tips for protecting your cottage when you’re in the process of getting a divorce:
1. Know Your Advantages
According to the...
While divorce is largely about dividing assets, the post-divorce period often involves some continued contact, particularly in the management of any remaining shared property or social connections.
These aspects come together when resolving how to handle continued shared space like a cottage. Here are a few ways to make sharing your cottage easier on you both:
1. Sort out the legal aspect...
There is ample case law confirming that the beneficiary of a trust has a property interest for FLA purposes. Black v. Black, O.J. No. 1975, 18 R.F.L. (3d) 303 (H.C.J.); Brinkos v. Brinkos, O.J. No. 1140, 20 R.F.L. (3d) 445; and many others. I have never seen a case where a non-beneficiary of a trust was found to have a property interest in the trust for FLA purposes.
In Spencer v. Riesberry,...
Break ups are hard, but losing the friendship of your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend is what makes it so difficult. The reason behind the break up determines whether you will remain friends with your ex or not. It’s easier to continue being friends with your ex if you had a solid friendship before you started dating. The following tips will help you establish a platonic relationship with your...
A prenuptial agreement is a marriage contract that a couple enters into when they are planning to get married. Prenuptial agreements allow couples to settle important family law matters for themselves, giving them more control over and certainty about the future than if those matters are left for a judge to decide. Coming to an agreement in advance also saves you the expense of going to court....
Divorce has profound psychological effects on women as well as men, affecting them mentally, emotionally, physically, and economically. While women often bear a heavier burden in terms of emotional and economic impacts, both genders face significant challenges. Importantly, not every aspect of divorce is negative, and some individuals emerge stronger and more resilient. The psychological...