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Separation vs. Divorce: What’s the Difference?

Separation vs. Divorce: What’s the Difference?

Do not underestimate the importance of a Will.  However, in Ontario, one of the most crucial components of estate planning is establishing powers of attorney, particularly a power of attorney for property. This legal tool allows you to appoint a trusted person to...
How is Child Support Calculated

How is Child Support Calculated

In Ontario, child support is governed by either the Federal Child Support Guidelines, or the Ontario Child Support Guidelines. The Federal Guidelines apply to children of married spouses, and the Ontario Guidelines apply to children of other types of relationships.  ...
Matrimonial home and separation

Matrimonial home and separation

What is the matrimonial home? The matrimonial home is the home where a couple lived at the time that they separated.  Generally, the matrimonial home is the largest asset a family has, and often, most of their money is tied up in the matrimonial home. This can make...
Urgent – get your Power of Attorney!

Urgent – get your Power of Attorney!

Do not underestimate the importance of a Will.  However, in Ontario, one of the most crucial components of estate planning is establishing powers of attorney, particularly a power of attorney for property. This legal tool allows you to appoint a trusted person to...
How Long Does a Divorce Take?

How Long Does a Divorce Take?

One of the first questions people ask when considering divorce is: How long is this going to take?  The honest answer? It depends.  It’s hard to say specifically how long a divorce will take as no two divorces are the same. Every family, financial situation, and set...