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Business valuation during divorce in Ontario helps establish the value of a spouse’s ownership interest for property division. A valuator may examine the company’s assets or earnings, or compare sales of similar businesses. The business value alone does not determine an equalization payment. The calculation also depends on each spouse’s other property, debts and permitted […]
Margaret signed her divorce settlement without understanding the pension division implications. Her ex-husband worked twenty-three years for the City of Toronto. His defined benefit pension was worth $427,000 on separation. The settlement gave her the house and $150,000 cash. She thought this was fair. Three years later, she discovered she was entitled to half the […]
Your name is not on the deed. You did not contribute to the down payment. Your spouse paid every mortgage payment for fifteen years. You still have equal rights to stay in the matrimonial home during separation. Who has the right to stay in the matrimonial home during separation? Both spouses have equal right to […]
Last month, a client walked into my office holding a photo of her golden retriever. She had already accepted that her marriage was over. The house could be sold. The retirement accounts could be split. But the thought of losing Max – the dog she had raised from a puppy, walked every morning, and slept […]
Picture a father who hasn’t seen his daughter in four months. Not because he’s dangerous. Not because he abandoned her. But because his ex-partner convinced their child he’s the enemy. This is parental alienation in Ontario, and courts are taking it seriously. Parental alienation happens when one parent deliberately damages the child’s relationship with the […]
Evidence of parental alienation in Ontario must be assessed in the context of the child’s relationships and safety. A child’s reluctance to see a parent does not, by itself, establish alienation. Keep dated records of disputed conduct and missed parenting time. Professional assessments or neutral witness evidence may help explain the child’s behaviour. The court […]
False allegations can destroy custody rights. They can also backfire spectacularly. When someone makes false abuse allegations during a custody dispute in Ontario, courts can respond with severe consequences: potential criminal charges for public mischief or perjury (though rarely pursued), custody transfer to the falsely accused parent after investigation, substantial cost orders requiring the lying […]
Family arbitration in Ontario allows spouses to appoint a private decision-maker to resolve an eligible dispute under Ontario law. The arbitrator considers the evidence and legal arguments, then issues an award. A family arbitration agreement must meet legal requirements for the award to be enforceable. Independent legal advice and screening for power imbalances are part […]
Divorce alone does not cancel permanent resident status obtained through spousal sponsorship in Canada. A former spouse cannot revoke that status. Immigration officials can still investigate fraud or misrepresentation. If the sponsorship application is pending, a separation can affect eligibility and must be reported to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. A sponsor’s financial undertaking can […]
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