Separation can be a confusing and emotional time. One of the most common questions I hear in family‑law practice is: “Can I date while separated in Ontario?” The short answer is yes! No law bans dating once you have decided to live separately and apart. However, the choice to begin a new relationship can affect...

Being accused of domestic assault in Ontario can be terrifying. Police are mandated to lay charges if they believe an offence occurred, and the Crown proceeds with a zero‑tolerance policy even when the complainant later recants.  Once you are charged, you may be arrested, removed from your home and prohibited from contacting your partner or...

Divorce rarely ends on the day you decide. It ends when the court says it does. That gap is what most people underestimate. Your Divorce Timeline can feel simple on paper, then stretch because of one missing form. In Ontario, two things shape the clock. First, the legal waiting rule, like the one-year separation. Second,...

Did you know that just over 275,000 family law cases were active in Canadian civil courts in 2019/2020? Among these, a significant number were disputes over the separation date. A simple date plays an important role in family law matters, including property division, spousal support, and other related issues. For couples going through a divorce,...

A separation agreement is a legal contract that outlines the terms of a separation, including issues such as child custody, property division, and spousal support. However, life circumstances can change anytime and those changes may require revisions to the original agreement. If you have remarried or relocated, amending your separation agreement becomes an important step...

After a divorce, one thing parents need to think about is how their child’s education savings will be affected. Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP) are a great way to save for your child’s future education. But what happens to an RESP when parents separate or divorce? In this article, we’ll look at how RESPs and...

If you pay or receive child support in Ontario, a job change can affect how much you should be paying or receiving. However, the support amount does not change automatically.  You must take action through the Ontario family court system to modify child support. This article explains how a job change affects child support, when...

Ending a marriage is never easy, but when both spouses agree to the terms, the legal process can be much simpler. An uncontested divorce in Ontario allows couples to separate without going to court, saving time and reducing costs.  This type of divorce is available when there are no disputes about parenting, support, or property,...

Divorce is common in Ontario. According to Statistics Canada, over 40% of marriages in Canada are expected to end in divorce before the 30th year. In Ontario alone, thousands of couples file for divorce each year. If you’re going through one, it’s important to understand your options. Divorce is not the same for everyone. The...

Going through a separation or divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. One of the most important decisions parents will face is how to care for their children.  In Ontario, and across Canada, children’s decision-making rights focus on what’s best for the them. The way the courts handle child custody cases has changed...