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- The Importance of Financial Disclosure in Ontario Family Law
Proper financial disclosure is the cornerstone of the Canadian court’s ability to achieve just results for the parties. It also allows both parties to fully understand each other’s financial circumstances, which is essential for negotiating a fair settlement or for a court to make an informed decisi … Read more »
- Court Orders Transition Period of Spousal Support Following Payor’s Retirement
The obligation to pay spousal support does not necessarily end, and support may not be reduced when a payor decides to retire. If an order to pay support does not include a termination date, then a “material change in circumstances” is needed to vary the spousal support terms. A payor’s retirement … Read more »
- Family Members Can Have Financial Obligations Under Dependant Support Claims
The Family Law Act (FLA) and the Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA) include processes by which dependents can obtain financial support from family members. The SLRA includes an obligation on testators to provide adequate support; otherwise, a dependent may be entitled to a portion of a deceased’s esta … Read more »
- Why are “Kitchen Table” Agreements Vulnerable to the Court’s Intervention?
The Family Law Act (FLA) permits couples to enter domestic contracts to resolve familial and financial obligations and avoid disputes. Parties may obtain legal advice, but sometimes, parties may enter into agreements without the assistance of a lawyer and without obtaining independent legal advice. … Read more »
- Judge Considers Family Dynamics in Declining to Make a Contempt Finding
A party can respond to a breach of a family law order by asking the court to make a finding of contempt against the breaching party. However, family law has a remedial objective: to motion for contempt to bring parties into compliance. Courts have also emphasized that contempt findings should be mad … Read more »