Deciding to separate is tough. Here are some tips from Connect Family Law's co-founder Leisha Murphy on what to do when it happens, including getting a support team together and getting your self-help on.
The Ontario Court of Appeal has held that couples who maintain their own residences may still be considered cohabitating and therefore spouses under the law. In other words, you don't have to actual live together to be cohabiting.
During COVID-19 we have learned that we can do a better job of caring for and protecting our elderly. From the conditions of some care facilities to devastating loneliness to situations of elder abuse hidden away, we can no longer turn a blind eye.
Separation, while painful, does not need to be destructive. I often tell clients that the process they choose for separation is more important than the outcome because the process will often determine the outcome.
It can be difficult for a non-lawyer to figure out whether a separation agreement is fair. In our latest video, lawyer Mahshid Hoseini reviews some “red flags” of an unfair agreement.
For someone who is experiencing separation or divorce, it can be difficult to see how the decisions you make now might affect you later on. With that in mind, Mahshid Hoseini shares some common family law situations and their possible consequences.
Deciding how long your separation should last isn’t an easy task. In this post, Mahshid reviews the possible legal implications of extending your separation.
Just because you can do something, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you may. Read Crystal's latest post, in which she considers the question "can I change the locks?"
The conclusion to Rebecca's two-part post on the dispute resolution options available to separating spouses who are willing and able to avoid going to court.
While separation and divorce inevitably involve some degree of pain, the process of separation need not be “a fight to the bitter end.” In fact, other than in exceptional circumstances, going to court ought to be a last resort.
You and your former spouse were able to settle your family law issues without having to resort to litigation and you signed a written agreement that contains your settlement terms. But your ex is refusing to follow the agreement. Now what?
Where separated spouses live in different provinces, this can impact how their family law issues relating to property, support and divorce are resolved.
North America is not the only place where divorce is on the rise. According to the Ministry of Civil Affairs in China, 2.68 million couples ended their marriage in 2010; up 8.5 percent from 2009. This number is comprised of 2.01 million couples...
You have decided to separate. Now what? The next big decision after a couple decides to separate is who will remain in the family residence (with the kids if there are any) until the couple is able to disentangle their...
This blog post is Part II to my last post: Do I stay or Do I go: Who Should Occupy the Family Residence After Separation. In this post I will be addressing the remaining categories of who should occupy the family...
Daisy and Eric have decided to separate. They agree to equally divide their assets, but Daisy does not want to pay for half of the Line of Credit which Eric used (without Daisy knowing) to go to Vegas (without Daisy),...
Under the Family Law Act, which came into force March 18, 2013, you and your partner/spouse may make an agreement dividing property and debt between you. The Agreement can be made in the event of a future separation (Marriage or...
(Originally posted April 2014, updated April 2016). You have been working hard and finally obtained that promotion, which includes a significant pay raise. Your talents and hard work have paid off. In the midst of merriment and celebration,...
(Originally posted March 2012. Updated April 2016.) What's the Difference? A Separation Agreement is: a written contract between separating spouses; and negotiated by the spouses with or without the help of lawyers...
This Huffington Post piece by Randall M. Kessler ( U.S. divorce lawyer, author, and law professor) offers five great tips to help get you through your separation with a minimum of cost and expense.
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