I Divorced Outside of Canada. What Should I Do Before I Can Marry in Canada?
If you obtained a divorce outside of Canada and wish to remarry in Canada, you will generally be required to obtain a legal opinion on your foreign divorce prepared by a family lawyer.
Mehr (Mehrieh) and Separation in Ontario?
Mehr (Mehrieh) and Separation in Ontario: Table of Contents How Is It Treated During Property Equalization? Understanding Mehr (Mehrieh) in Ontario Family Law Many couples who marry under Islamic traditions enter into a Mehr (or Mehrieh) agreement as part of their marriage contract. A Mehr is a promise, often made by the husband, to provide […]
Can I Claim Monetary Damages for Intimate Partner Violence?
The answer is yes.
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed that victims of intimate partner violence may seek monetary compensation for harm suffered as a result of a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour, not just isolated incidents of physical violence.
Can I pay child support directly to my sixteen-year-old child instead of paying it to the other parent?
Many parents mistakenly believe that paying money directly to their child or purchasing expensive items for them, such as a vehicle, cell phone, clothing, or extracurricular activities, can be deducted from their child support obligations. In most cases, this is incorrect. Under Ontario family law, child support is intended to provide for a child’s overall day-to-day needs and maintain the child’s standard of living in the primary residence. Unless otherwise agreed upon in a signed separation agreement or specifically ordered by the court, direct payments made to a child or payments made directly to third parties generally do not satisfy a parent’s child support obligation.
What Happens If I Do Not Want to Disclose My Financial Information During a Separation?
One of the fundamental obligations in family law is the duty to provide full and frank financial disclosure. This obligation arises immediately upon separation and continues throughout the resolution process.