How to File a Marital Separation Agreement
Although family law, including those statutes pertaining to divorce and separation, differ from one province to another, many of the major provisions and concepts associated with these laws largely are the same across Canada. Although filing a marital separation agreement may require some slightly different procedures in each province, the overall process largely is the same from coast to...
Common Law Separation Agreement: What It Means For You
When two people cohabit in a committed, marriage–like relationship, Canadian law defines it as a common law relationship. According to a recent survey, more and more couples in the country are opting for a common law relationship. Most of these couples do not understand their rights; in fact, most of them wrongly believe that they are entitled to the same laws as a married couple. The...
Understanding The Marital Separation Agreement
When a marriage is on the rocks, couples often get a legal separation. Under the Ontario Family Law Act, spouses are considered separated when they live separate and apart and there is not much of a chance that they will resume cohabitation. Understanding the marital separation agreement is very important. Territorial, provincial and federal governments share responsibility for family law...Becoming Familiar With Your Amended Marital Separation Agreement
Marital separation agreements are legally binding contracts that define how spouses will distribute assets during a legal separation. The terms of the agreement can also be used to establish who the children will live with permanently, and the range of visitation privileges that the non-custodial parent receives. A well-prepared agreement alleviates some of the pressure associated with a...A Standard Separation Agreement: Do You Really Require It?
If a couple intends to obtain a legal separation in Ontario, the most fundamental document associated with the process is the separation agreement. The fact is that a separation agreement is necessary to set forth the rights and obligations of both spouses. Understanding a Separation Agreement With this essential factor understood, a couple interested in obtaining a legal separation needs to...How Long Does my Marital Separation Last?
An unmarried or married couple is deemed to have separated, once at least one of the couple decides that the relationship is untenable, and informs their partner about their feelings. The couple does not have to be in agreement over the separation; just one partner can choose to end the relationship and the separation will come into effect. Typically, spouses will stop living as a couple after...