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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

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 of your agreement, or unforeseen circumstances could ...

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 ...

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 file for legal separation without a lawyer?” Technically, yes. But we ...

Reducing Costs in Family Law

Posted June 27, 2018

Family law can be expensive if both spouses cannot agree on terms. Reducing costs in family law is often a key concern. Even alternative methods to the court system, such as mediation or arbitration, can sometimes be expensive. One of the largest concerns that every client has is how to reduce their legal fees. Here are ...

Family Responsibility Office

Posted May 22, 2018

Do you have a Ontario family law case that deals with support? You should discuss with a family lawyer how and when to contact and utilize the services provided by the Family Responsibility Office (F.R.O.). F.R.O. is the best way for a person to enforce their court orders and domestic agreements to make sure that ...

Preparing for Family Law Court in Ontario

Posted April 25, 2018

Going to family law court in Ontario to deal with your family law matter can be extremely stressful. You should be preparing for court, especially if you are unclear as to what you have to do. Judges, court clerks, and security checks can make attending family court a nightmare. At the very least it might ...