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What is “Imputation” of Income As it Relates to Child Support and Spousal Support Obligations?

This is an article which is meant to address the rules around moving or relocating with or without your children, if you are are separated or divorced and have children who are subject to a parenting arrangement with a former partner or spouse. Under fairly recently passed legislation or laws, you you must now under new laws enacted in Ontario, give a Notice of Relocation to your former partner or spouse 60 days before your planned move.

Posted:Apr.15, 2022


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Reduced Income and Cost Consequences

  This article relates to the issue of reduced income and cost consequences in the context of COVID-19. The Role of Costs in Family Law - Reduced Income and Cost Consequences  The rules related to costs in family law matters are primarily governed by the Family Law Rules, particularly Rule 18(14) which sets out when [...]

Posted:Sep.08, 2020


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The basis for spousal support

A Guide to Spousal Support after a Relationship Breakdown Spousal Support post-marriage breakdown is governed by s. 15.2 of the Divorce Act. In making an order under this section the court shall take into consideration the condition, means, needs and circumstances of each spouse. It is not as of right - the claimant must demonstrate [...]

Posted:Nov.25, 2019


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Spousal Support Payments and Your Income Tax Return

Spousal support is taxable as income for the recipient spouse and deductible from the paying spouse’s income. However, the paying spouse should be careful when claiming spousal support payments as a deduction. First, spousal support should be paid pursuant to the Court order or a written agreement. Second, the paying spouse should not only report [...]

Posted:Mar.24, 2017


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