When a marriage ends, a spouse may be entitled to spousal support. This is mainly because, in Ontario, the law views a spousal relationship similar to a financial partnership. What is spousal support? Spousal support is the amount of money that one partner pays to another partner after a separation or divorce. The partner seeking spousal support must prove that they have a legal right to it. Generally, when a partner proves entitlement to spousal support, it is the partner with the higher income paying support to the partner with the lower income. The partner paying support is called the “payor” while the other…
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Among the many issues to be addressed in any divorce process is the division of the couple’s belongings or in technical words, the distribution of the marital property. But what exactly is marital property, and what does it has to do with my divorce? When a marriage ends, each person’s equal contribution to the family property is recognized. The law provides that the value of any property acquired by a spouse during the marriage period and which still exists at the time of separation must be shared equally between the spouses. Besides, any increase in the value of property owned…

There are several privacy rights that exist in the workplace. Read on to find out what they are, and how you are protected if they are breached.

Does your child shy away from you? Do they call you names and use vocabulary that you find suspicious? They may be exhibiting signs of parental alienation. Read more to find out all about parental alienation.

Spousal support payments are paid from the higher-earning partner to the lower-earning partner after a separation. This article will focus on the duration, or length, of spousal support. The duration of spousal support is a separate calculation. Read on to find out more.

When you decide that you want to separate from your partner, it is important that you are informed about the issues at stake, and the options available to you. Learn more about what MIP sessions would do.

In the age of COVID, more than ever before, nothing is certain. You may be wanting to get your affairs in order, to prepare for the worst, or simply to grant yourself peace of mind. Read on to learn more about estate planning.

Gifts and Inheritances are one thing that the Family Law Act tells us can be excluded from the division of property. However, there are certain conditions. Find out what are they.

Trials can be very technical and complicated in nature, and the process can be difficult to navigate on your own. Read more to find out what goes into the trial process.

Are you completely unfamiliar with criminal law and its terminology? Find more information on the basic principles of criminal law in Canada.