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Spousal Support in Ontario
What is Spousal Support? Spousal support (sometimes referred to as alimony) is money paid from one spouse to the other after they separate or divorce. In Ontario, the law views spousal relationships as an economic partnership. When couples separate or divorce, if one...
Who keeps the pets after a divorce?
Who keeps the pets after a divorce? Most pet owners love their pets and consider them to be an integral part of their family. Unfortunately, in a marriage breakdown, the issue of who will keep the pets is often one that is not easily resolved. Pets often get...
Divorcing During a Pandemic
It is undeniable that many couples are feeling the strain of being forced to spend more time together as a result of the pandemic. Divorces and separations have significantly increased during the Covid-19 Pandemic and are only expected to continue to increase after...
How Parents Can Make Divorce Easier on Their Children
It’s one of those moments every parent dreads: telling your children Mom and Dad are getting a divorce. No matter how you feel about each other, you’ll always be parents. And you can make a divorce easier on your children by deciding to work together on a life apart....
What Parents Need to Know About Canada’s Divorce Act Updates
It’s been over 20 years since any meaningful updates have been made to Canada’s Divorce Act. The biggest changes, now law, are meant to do one thing: protect the best interests of our children. In this post, we’ll review what this means for Ontario families and why...
Why Couples Who Are Separating in Ontario Should Consider Mediation
Once you’ve made the decision to separate from your partner, the road ahead can seem impossible. You’ve heard the messy divorce stories from family and friends: endless arguments, mounting legal bills and years of back and forth. Divorce does sucks but it doesn’t have...
Legal Disclaimer
The information contained on this website is not meant to replace legal advice. We strongly recommend each partner seek the legal advice of an attorney in Ontario before signing a mediation agreement.