Prenups can be difficult to negotiate. When you’re about to get married, you want to be thinking about all the good times you’ll have, not the potential for the relationship to end. But a prenup isn’t a forecast of failure; rather, it is a sensible precaution that sets out how assets and support will be handled in the event that things don’t go as planned.
Of course,...
You love your children, and would do anything for them. After the divorce, you paid not only the minimum support according to the separation agreement, but also for a lot of extras, knowing that kids grow up so fast…and when they do, they’ll be responsible for making their own way in the world.
Or will they?
The phenomenon of adult children remaining dependent on their parents longer has also...
In Canada, the federal government handles marriage and divorce and is legislated under the Divorce Act. It also has jurisdiction over custodial and access matters, and spousal and child support during and after divorce. Many people going through divorce are unsure and worry about the whole process. Whether you are having trouble with child custody, access, spousal support, hidden assets,...
Divorce papers can come as a shock especially if one spouse is caught off guard. Failure to deal with marital problems once they emerge leads to resentment and contempt. Experts have concluded that marriages do not break, they erode with time. Most couples will end up divorcing because they did not address certain issues once they emerged. Below is a list of signs that your marriage is on the...
One of the most common mistakes made by individuals going through a divorce process is failure to hire a divorce lawyer. Most people will opt to represent themselves (pro se representation) legally in an attempt to save money. There are many disadvantages to pro se representation and it may be more expensive than hiring a divorce lawyer. Moving forward with a divorce process without the proper...
When a marriage ends, spouses have certain financial rights and obligations. These include both child support and spousal support. You are obligated to pay child support if the other parent has physical custody of the child or children, meaning that they live with him or her the majority of the time. This makes you the “payor” and the other parent the “recipient” of support.
The other type of...
Divorces and separations often negatively affect children, who find themselves caught in the middle in most instances. In most cases, both parents have the right to raise their children and to make decisions that affect the lives of their children; however, the courts focus on the most important thing, which is the best interest of the children. One or both of the spouses may petition the...
Often, military couples find that the rules governing alimony for military spouses are rather complex and bewildering. Nonetheless, acquiring a basic comprehension of how this procedure works, whilst trying to identify the particular issues that might be applicable to your circumstances, can significantly reduce the expense, time and emotional turmoil of a divorce. Primarily, you will follow...
Over the years, the dynamics of child custody and child support have changed. That is why it is significant to look for a lawyer who will adequately look out for your interests and that of your child. A good child support lawyer in Toronto can help you understand the law and get you the financial support you need to take care of your child. The lawyer will help you move things along in a...