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Toronto Divorce Advice, Tips & Resources

The importance of the matrimonial home in a divorce

If you and your spouse are divorcing and there are many matters that need to be sorted out. Couples that own a house together may not be aware of how important that asset is in the determination of other things related to the divorce. For most couples a house is the biggest asset they own together and while some may not think twice about moving out, others going through a divorce believe it is important to hold onto the house—particularly if children are involved.  …

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Women more likely to seek divorce. Here’s why.

When a couple decides to marry, while their vows may include the phrase “’till death do us part,” there is no guarantee that a relationship will last that long. When one, or both, of the parties to a marriage decide to end it, there are usually multiple factors that need to be considered. These include the division of assets and debts, spousal support, and when children are involved, custody and child support. Depending on the situation, the resolution of these matters can be contentious. Accordingly,…

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When divorce is due to infidelity children should be protected

Since the hack of the Canadian company Ashley Madison, which is essentially a dating service for married couples, cheating has been in the news a lot and likely on a lot of people’s minds. While there are multiple reasons why a married couple in the Toronto area might decide to divorce, cheating is one factor that often pushes people to that point. Whenever children are involved in a divorce it is possible that they could be hurt. According to an article published in the Toronto…

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Protecting yourself if you purchase a house while cohabitating

There was a time when couples waited until after they were married to purchase a house. Throughout the years however, things have changed and more and more often people involved with each other, who are not interested in entering into the union of marriage, are opting to buy a house and live together. In these situations, should the relationship come to an end, legal issues could arise regarding how the house will be divided. When the relationship between a couple that is not married but…

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Class-action lawsuit seeks to change child support policy

For custodial parents throughout the Toronto area, child support plays an important role. Depending on the specific situation the custodial parent finds he or she is in, it may be used to cover a variety of expenses related to the children including food and clothing. In the province of Ontario however, it is possible that due to provincial legislation, not all payments are making it to some parents. Those parents are single parents who may be receiving benefits from the Ontario Disability Support Program or…

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Matters to address when cohabitating couple splits

The end of any relationship is usually difficult. This is particularly true when, regardless of whether a marriage is involved, a couple has created a home together. While a cohabitating couple that decides to call it quits does not have to go through a divorce, it is possible many of the same issues–such as the division of property, child support and “spousal” support–will need to be addressed. The approach taken to resolve many of these matters is not the same as in a divorce, however. …

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