Information About Windsor Family Law Blog

For married couples in Ontario, the equalization scheme set out in the Family Law Act is the presumptive scheme for dividing property. In some situations, courts may depart from this framework, but equalization is intended to address the economic consequences of a marriage. But spouses may seek to o … Read more »

While courts have discretion to vary a final parenting order, judges will be cautious before ordering a variation on an interim basis. The court process that assessed evidence and produced a final order is presumed to be in a child’s best interests, so there must be a material change in circumstan … Read more »

Determining a spouse’s income for purposes of spousal support can be complicated if the spouse owns or controls a corporation. While corporations are separate entities, courts may look at the business’s pre-tax income and other factors to determine the true income available to the payor. And cor … Read more »

Courts may award an unequal division of net family property if an equal division would be unconscionable. This may arise in various circumstances, such as where one spouse has recklessly incurred debts or depleted family property, since debts must be apportioned between the spouses, which can affect … Read more »

In some high-conflict divorces, relationships between a parent and child can break down, so that communication becomes strained, and in some instances, the child may cut off any contact with a parent. Reunification therapy is a process that can help the participants to rebuild a positive relationshi … Read more »