Family Law and Divorce
How to File for a Divorce in Ontario
How to File for Divorce in Ontario With statistics showing that roughly 38% of all marriages end in the divorce; Ontario is no exception for couples who have decided that the only option is to head to the divorce courts to legally end their marriage with or without an Ontario divorce lawyer. Divorce without a […]
Read MoreMaryland Updates Mutual Consent Divorce Policy
The state of Maryland has already had in place what is known as mutual consent as a grounds for absolute divorce proceedings. This has proven to be beneficial for parties who opted to use it, and now, the General Assembly of the state has updated the policy to make it more inclusive and open to […]
Read MoreAnalyzing the Latest Divorce Trends & News
As our society changes, so do our values and standards, as well as what we consider to be the norms in terms of behavior. This affects everything from our choices in education and profession, to relationships, and of course, nearly all other aspects of the way we conduct our lives. And while Marriage and Divorce-capital […]
Read MoreSpousal Support in Ontario
What is spousal support? Spousal support is better known as alimony. Alimony is payable when a spousal relationship otherwise known as marriage, breaks down. The higher earner or the person who has the greater assets may be required to make payments to support the other. The payment of this alimony is guided by Section 33 […]
Read MoreHow Much a Divorce in Ontario Costs & Divorce Process
How can I file for a divorce in Ontario? Eligibility Criteria If you want to end your marriage officially you can file a Divorce Application before an Ontario court, provided you meet the eligibility criteria: 1. You must be legally married in Canada or in any other country out of Canada. 2. You have separated […]
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Pets and Divorce: Some States Recognizing Wellbeing of Animals in Divorce Cases
Anyone who has cuddled up on the couch with their beloved dog would agree with the statement that for many people, dogs aren’t pieces of property that can be haphazardly divided, but rather are family members, or in the least, animals with rights that need to be considered. Now, family law courts across the country […]
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Uncontested Divorce in Ontario – The Pros and Cons
The end of a marriage is always going to bring with it emotional turmoil and an element of sadness. Unfortunately, it may also end in disagreements and the most severe cases, a court case. If however a couple can remain civil with each other and reach an agreement about the division of assets, custody of […]
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Why Do You Need Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter in Ontario
Why do you need a foreign divorce opinion letter? There is no problem with getting remarried in Ontario after one or both of the parties to the marriage have been divorced. However, if one or both of the parties got divorced outside of Canada, then you will be required to produce a foreign divorce opinion […]
Read MoreTypes of Divorce Applications in Ontario
Three types of Divorce Applications in Ontario. 1. Simple Divorce (Uncontested Divorce) 2. Joint Divorce (Uncontested Divorce) 3. Divorce with other relief. (Contested Divorce) SIMPLE DIVORCE Simple Divorce is filed by one of the spouses who serve the Application on the other spouse. The spouse who files and serves the Application is referred to as […]
Read MoreHow to File For Divorce in Ontario
How to file for a Divorce in Ontario If you are considering to file for Divorce, then you would need to apply to a court for a Divorce Order. For you to Apply for Divorce you must meet the following criteria: • You and your spouse must be legally married as per the Laws in […]
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