How to handle your largest asset during the painful process of separation We’ve all heard the statistics. In Canada, close to 50 per centof marriages end in divorce or separation. No…
The Family Law Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.3 (“FLA”) defines a category of property known as “excluded property” that is excluded from the equalization of a spouse’s net family property upon…
When you think about the many different legal issues in a divorce case, it can be, understandably, quite daunting. After all, not only do those who go through a divorce need…
If your spouse has stepped outside of your marriage with another lover, it’s natural to feel a roller coaster of emotions. You may become angry, depressed, embarrassed, and/or broken-hearted. However,…
While divorce isn’t easy for anyone, it can be particularly complex for wealthy families. Dividing more assets means couples face more legal complexities, and sometimes more heart aches. Ownership of…
As a recent divorced father of 2 amazing kids, I never really understood what a dad goes through when he gets divorced…until now. Not being able to live with my…
Re-establishing yourself after a divorce is a difficult process. Amongst dividing up property, managing time with children and pets, and debilitating legal fees, is the reality that you’ll likely need…
I watched a lot of exciting Law and Order episodes in my day. And I really loved the fast paced, action-packed drama of those mediation episodes. You know the ones where…
Admittedly when I first realized I was about to get divorced it was all I could think or talk about. Having been blindsided by my husband’s desire to leave and…
When a couple separates, the matrimonial home can become a point of contention. How does each person get their share? Most people think that the best option is to sell…