Property Division and Bankruptcy
The recent Supreme Court of Canada decision of Schreyer v. Schreyer has confirmed that when it comes to the division of a former Husband and Wife’s property, the relationship between the spouses is only a “debtor-creditor relationship”. (more…)
Marriage Contract In Ontario
An experienced Family Law Lawyer can help you draft a Prenuptial Agreement that protects your legal rights and financial assets as well as help you and your spouse-to-be in order to avoid or resolve financial disputes before saying “I Do.” (more…)What is the process of Mediation?
There are usually five stages to mediation: Stage 1: Introductions Mediator introduces themselves and explains the rules for mediation (i.e. act courteous to each other, no arguing, take turns speaking, either party or the mediator can terminate at any time etc.) (more…)What should I do if I am thinking about separating from my spouse?
The first thing that should be done is become informed. It is incredible how many people have no idea about the financial situation of their family or their spouses. Gather as many documents as possible to substantiate your respective assets and liabilities as of the date of marriage and the date of separation (ie. bank statements, financial statements etc.). You should also make all...
Property Division: Dividing Matrimonial Household Contents
It is frequently necessary to divide the contents of the Matrimonial Home. You do not want to pay a divorce lawyer to argue over contents, the cost will likely exceed the amount at issue. As a result, there are several methods one can use in amicably dividing the contents of the Matrimonial Home, namely as follows: (more…)