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How To Get Divorce Papers In Canada

Posted August 11, 2019

Are you looking to get divorce papers in Canada? You can talk yourself into being in love, in only 45 minutes. Psychologist Arthur Aron of Stony Brook University recommends asking your potential life partner 36 questions and then spending four minutes gazing into each other’s eyes. In Canada, there are two documents or papers you ...

What Divorce or Separation Paperwork Can You Do Yourself?

Posted June 16, 2019

If the relationship with your spouse has deteriorated to the stage of talk about separation or divorce, you might be wondering about how the process works and the formalities required by the laws in Canada and Ontario. Is a lawyer necessary? What paperwork is required, and can you prepare some of the paperwork on your ...

What You Need To Know About Separation in Ontario

Posted March 13, 2019

Your marriage vows might have included “till death do us part,” but you and your spouse need time apart. It might come as a surprise to learn that separating from your spouse does not involve any court proceedings or legal formalities. A separation occurs as soon as a couple lives separate and apart from each ...

What You Need To Consider Before Filing For Divorce

Posted March 13, 2019

The stress and emotional turmoil associated with breaking up with your spouse can be overwhelming and lead to rushing to file for a divorce. There could be many good reasons for ending your marriage, including physical or mental abuse making it unsafe to continue the relationship, but rushing to file for divorce could be a ...

Modification of a Divorce or Separation Agreement: Know Your Options

Posted January 24, 2019

What is a divorce or separation agreement? Life is a constantly changing series of events and circumstances, so the separation or divorce agreement that made sense a couple of years ago might need to be modified. A new employment opportunity could require that you relocate and require changes to the child custody and access provisions ...

Understanding The Legal Process When Couples Split Up

Posted December 21, 2018

The legal process of ending a relationship can be confusing. Chances are that your time together as a couple means there is are property rights and child custody issues that must be resolved before you can move on with your life. For example, the law recognizes marriage as an equal partnership when it comes to ...

Independent Legal Advice Ontario

Posted October 23, 2018

Most people hear about independent legal advice (ILA) for the first time from their lawyer. The family lawyer might have been hired to create a separation agreement. The lawyer completes the draft and sends it to the client for feedback. Once the draft is what the client wanted the lawyer will send it to the ...

Separation Agreement, What Is It?

Posted October 19, 2018

One of the most common reasons that someone reaches out to a family law firm is to have a separation agreement created. Separation agreements can conclude a common law relationship or a marriage. A separation agreement is useful because it is a way to get closure or to bring a family law dispute to a ...

Getting Out of a Co-Ownership Agreement

Posted June 28, 2018

Do you have questions about a co-ownership agreement? The opportunity of co-ownership has appeal and benefits for many people. Qualifying for a mortgage may be difficult alone, but possible with co-ownership. For some, marriage may have brought two people into a co-ownership agreement for a property. For others, owning a vacation home may have been ...

File Legal Separation Agreement Without a Lawyer

Posted June 28, 2018

“Hey Siri, file my divorce.” If only it were that simple, right? When dealing with divorce or separation, the entire process may seem like a daunting experience. So it begs to ask the question, “Why can’t I just do it my self? Can I create a separation agreement without a lawyer?” Technically, yes. But we ...