Marriage breakdown can be one reason a divorce may be granted in Canada and specifically in Ontario. Section 8 of the Divorce Act, provides that on application, by either or both parties, a court may grant a divorce on the ground that there has been a breakdown of...
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Divorce Order Barriers
here are certain certain divorce order barriers to potentially overcome when applying for a divorce order in Toronto, not to mention the confusing divorce application forms. There are potential barriers or bars to obtaining a divorce order if certain conditions exist. These potential bars or barriers to divorce include collusion, connivance, condonation, and the absence of and agreement for child support or court order.
Differences between Cohabitation Agreements and Marriage Agreements
What are the differences between cohabitation agreements and marriage agreements? A marriage contract, also formerly referred to as a prenuptial agreement (“prenup”) is a type of domestic contact between two parties who are either already married or intend to marry in...
The Two Family Law Courts in Ontario
What are the two Family Law Courts that can hear Family Law matters in Ontario? The answer is the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice. With respect to family law, both federal and provincial statutes are involved and thus jurisdiction over...
Family Law Terminology
As of March 1, 2021, Family Law legislation has made some significant amendments to family law terminology. Historically many Family Law disputes centered around the highly contested issue of which parent would have custody of a child. As of March 1, 2021, Bill 207...
Happy Persian/Iranian New Year – Happy Norooz
Wishing you and your family a very happy Norooz (Persian/Iranian New Year) filled with health, happiness, and success. Sale no ro be hamegie doostane azizemoon tabrik migim. Omidvarim ke shoma va khanevadeh, sali por az salamati, khoshali, va moafaghiat dashte bashid....
Legal Aid Ontario Family Law Services
[fusion_text] Legal Aid Ontario is an Ontario government organization that provides free Legal Aid Ontario family law services to individuals that meet their eligibility and financial criteria. If the you meet Legal Aid’s eligibility criteria the you will be provided...
How to Enter into a Separation Agreement
A separation agreement can be a cost-effect way of resolving family law issues that arise upon separation. Separation agreements are a contract between two separated parties that can address many family law issues, such as parenting schedules, custody, child...
Child Support for Adult Children
The family law issue of child support for adult children is interesting, because our clients often believe that the child support obligation ends when a child turns 18. However, the obligation of a parent paying monthly child support, often extends beyond a child’s...
COVID-19 – Custody Decisions Regarding Schooling
Growing COVID-19 Numbers and Family Law Decisions Regarding Schooling With the growing number of COVID-19 numbers there are some family law custody decisions to be made about schooling. At the present time the number of cases of COVID-19 in Ontario continue to reach...
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