Many divorcing parents in Toronto are able to reach out-of-court solutions with regard to child support. For example, mediation is one form of alternative dispute resolution that can help parents resolve their disputes while staying out of court. However, if you are unable to agree with your spouse about child support, then the best way of establishing a fair arrangement may be to take the…
While no one can predict the future with absolute certainty, it is possible in divorce and separation agreements to anticipate what might happen and plan accordingly. Your personal interest and your family’s interests may be at stake, so it is crucial that you have a written separation agreement that is enforceable in court. The agreement you sign with your spouse can be negotiated to address…
Many young Canadians dream of one day meeting their soul mates, getting married, having children and living happily ever after. In reality, for a large percentage of Canadians, a marriage will not end up being until death do us part. According to the Canadian government’s office of Employment and Social Development, approximately 35 to 42 percent of Canadian marriages end in divorce. A marriage may…
If you’re going through divorce in Ontario, then you have a variety of choices to make, not the least of which is the process by which you end the marriage. Many spouses go to court to litigate, and this process may be the only truly effective way to resolve your disputes and protect your rights and interests, including your interest in the matrimonial home. However,…
Establishing an appropriate child support plan can be a complicated process. Parents can come to an agreement outside of court, or they can ask a judge to make a child support order based on the formulas provided in the Child Support Guidelines. In any case, to ensure that a child support agreement is enforceable, it is important to put it in writing. The amount of…
In 2008, Ontario’s Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines were issued in their final form. The guidelines are used by judges and lawyers to establish spousal support agreements. As we discussed in a previous post, a number of factors, including child support, can affect how much spousal support a person receives. Use of the spousal support guidelines is not mandatory, though they are used in many cases….