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….
In Ontario, married and common law couples who are splitting up can create and sign separation agreements. These agreements can address a wide variety of issues. Today let’s discuss spousal support. When deciding whether or not spousal support should be paid, it is important that each spouse or common law partner has a lawyer. The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines that are used in Ontario are…
In negotiating to settle a divorce in Ontario, the objective is to arrive at a written agreement that protects your rights now and in the future. You don’t want surprises regarding your children, finances or the matrimonial home. To eliminate uncertainties, the proper mechanisms should be built into the language of the agreement so that it will be enforceable in court and other areas of…
If you are going through divorce, and depending on your particular situation, it may be in your best interest to buy your spouse’s share of the matrimonial home. However, Ontario law does not provide for the express legal right of one spouse to buy the matrimonial home from the other. A divorce lawyer with experience in these matters can explain your options and help ensure that…