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Last updated: July 2026 This page is a quick-reference summary of the numbers that come up most often in Ontario family law — the fees, deadlines, and thresholds that govern divorce, support, and property. Every figure below links to its authoritative source. It is general information, not legal adv … Read more »

Key takeaways Child support is set by the Federal Child Support Guidelines, based mainly on the paying parent gross annual income and the number of children. The government online Child Support Table Look-up gives the base (“table”) amount. Section 7 special or extraordinary expenses — childcare, he … Read more »

Key takeaways In Ontario there is no formal “legal separation” status — you are separated once you decide to live separate and apart. You can be separated while still living under the same roof. A separation agreement is the document that settles parenting, support, and property — it is not a court … Read more »

Key takeaways Cost depends almost entirely on whether the divorce is uncontested or contested. Ontario court fees to file for divorce total about $679 (roughly $449 if you file online) — separate from any lawyer fees. A simple uncontested divorce costs far less than a contested case, and a case that … Read more »

Key takeaways A privately held business must be valued and included in equalization, even though it cannot simply be sold or split. Valuators use the income (capitalized earnings), asset-based, or market approach depending on the business. Valuations are usually prepared by a Chartered Business Valu … Read more »