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If you’re reading this, you’re probably scared. Maybe you just got served with separation papers. Maybe your partner has moved out and taken the kids. Maybe someone told you that fathers rarely win custody – and part of you believes it. That fear is real, and it makes sense. But the law in Ontario tells […]
Many Canadians may not be aware or care that marriage is declining in the country, as is the divorce rate. Most think that the 42,933 divorces granted in 2020 are academic. However, if you got served with divorce papers, it becomes real very quickly. You may have been expecting it, but getting served with these documents can still […]
You must apply for the certificate, as the court will not issue that without a request. Your divorce lawyer may get it for you if you want. Why bother getting divorce records at all? The most common reason is to get a marriage license in Ontario if you intend to remarry. The requirement for a […]
The Ontario Family Law Rules set the procedure for family court cases in Ontario. They do not decide who should get parenting time, how much support should be paid, or how property should be divided. They explain how a case moves through court – which forms are needed, when documents must be served, what happens […]
Canada-wide divorce data · 2020 Canada’s divorce rate is 5.6 per 1,000 married persons It measures people who divorced against the legally married population. It does not mean 5.6% of marriages ended. Reviewed July 2026Source: Statistics Canada 5.6per 1,000married persons · 2020 In 2020, Canada’s divorce rate was 5.6 people divorced per 1,000 married people, […]
The end of a cohabitation relationship is always a significant moment in any couple’s life. Whether it is a marriage or common-law arrangement, many concerns will come up that need a resolution. In most cases, the longer the relationship, the more issues you need to deal with before you can get on with your new […]
Introduction – Basis for a Constructive Trust claim Family Law property division is not straight forward. Despite equalization rules that govern property division for married couples as are set out in the Family Law Act, there are still valid reasons for a married party to claim an ownership interest in real property in which legal […]
The process of appointing a guardian for your minor children varies by jurisdiction. In Ontario, the Children’s Law Reform Act provides authority for parents to appoint one or more individuals as a guardian for their minor child(ren). The appointed legal guardians will resultingly enjoy the rights and responsibilities of a parent with respect to the […]
The best time to prepare a Will is when you are in good health and not experiencing a health crisis. It will give you chance to consider all relevant information pertaining to the division of property and your assets. Each Will shall vary according to the individual’s specific circumstances. It is important to consider the […]
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