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Toronto Divorce Advice, Tips & Resources

The COVID -19 Pandemic and Navigating Child and Spousal Support Payments

As the COVID-19 pandemic lingers, some separated families may be experiencing economic, personal, and employment challenges. Parents with these challenges, especially financial, need to know that their child and/or spousal support payments are not immediately varied or put on pause in light of COVID-19. Parents who fail to meet their existing support obligations, could see the Family Responsibility Office (“FRO”) step in to collect support payments owing under a Court Order and/or separation agreement. To avoid FRO enforcement, parents who pay child and/or spousal support,…

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Covid-19 and Divorce: Why the Date of Separation Matters

Let’s face it.  The COVID-19 crisis is going to have an impact on our lives long after we have all come out of self-isolation.   However, for spouses considering separation, the crisis is about to change what you know (or you think you know) about going through a divorce. –especially the sharing of property in your divorce settlement. The Date of Separation Matters In Ontario, property is not “divided” between spouses unless it is actually jointly owned.  Instead, each spouse is required to “equalize” the value…

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What you should know about child custody in Ontario

When a couple that has children divorces in Ontario, some of the most important matters that need to be worked through are child custody and support. Child support is dependent upon who has custody of a child as it is usually that individual who receives it. While in some cases it is possible for a couple to reach an agreement regarding child support on their own, in other cases the established Child Support Guidelines will need to be applied.  There are several factors considered in…

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The way you purchase your home could matter in split

Planning to buy a home is a big investment for anyone. When a couple decides to do it together, the endeavor can be quite complicated. This is true whether a couple is married or in a common-law relationship. If the couple decides to end their marriage or relationship, things can become even more complex. Taking certain steps before buying a house could make a split easier should it occur. If possible, it may be best to have only one individual seek a mortgage. This could…

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Ontario creating new online child support tool

When a couple has children they are often the primary focus in their lives. This is true not only when they are together, but if they split as well. Accordingly, matters such as child custody and support are usually of utmost importance. Just how much someone in Ontario will pay in child support depends on a variety of factors. The province is creating an online administrative model that helps parents both establish as well as calculate child support without having to go to court. The…

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