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When navigating a separation or divorce, financial disclosure plays a critical role in ensuring fairness and transparency. In Ontario family law, disclosure is more than a formality; it is extremely important for negotiating property division, support, separation agreements, and more. Without comple … Read more »

Family structures across Ontario are diverse, including LGBTQ+ and blended families. In many families, non-biological parents play a significant role in children’s lives as they grow up. This is true whether you are a step-parent by marriage, your child was born via surrogate, or you have not obtain … Read more »

In today’s globalized world, many couples separate or divorce while they’re living outside of Canada. When your family law matter involves court orders from outside the country, the legal process you have to navigate inevitably becomes more complex. Although Ontario does recognize international divo … Read more »

When you share children with a partner, navigating decision-making responsibility and parenting time (formerly custody and access) can be challenging. When children travel with a parent who doesn’t adhere to a decision-making responsibility arrangement, the situation can quickly become serious. In t … Read more »

When it comes to divorce in Ontario, the equalization of net family property between you and your spouse will be a major component. When one spouse has large amounts of debt going into a divorce, the process of equalization can be affected significantly. As a result, high-debt divorces can often bec … Read more »