Family Law

Financial disclosure plays a central role in resolving family law matters in Ontario. Whether parties are negotiating a separation agreement, determining support, or dividing property, full and [...]

Separation can be an emotionally challenging time, especially when beloved pets are involved. For many families, pets are more than just animals—they’re cherished members of the household, [...]

Summer break, spanning approximately nine weeks, can catch families off guard, disrupting the regular parenting schedule and leaving you searching for alternative care. The sudden shift from [...]

Couples may have many reasons for not getting married, but when a common law partner dies without a will, the living partner is left legally vulnerable. When an individual dies without a will, [...]

In Canada, both the federal and provincial governments have roles in regulating family law, however, it is the federal government that oversees marriage and divorce. The concept of common law [...]

The Holiday Season is upon us. Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s, or another special occasion, the most wonderful time of the year is near! But what about those [...]

Since fewer couples are “putting a ring on it” these days, it has become even more important for people to discuss with their significant other whether they should sign a Cohabitation Agreement [...]

In Ontario, when married spouses separate, property is divided pursuant to Part 1 of the Family Law Act (the FLA). A Net Family Property (NFP) calculation is completed between the parties — this [...]