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The “Secret” Equalization Payment: When Support Enforcement Feels Like a Game of Hide-and-Seek in Ontario Divorce Law
Introduction: The Hidden Drama of Equalization Payments Disguised as Support Welcome to the wild world of Ontario family law, where

Retroactive Spousal Support in Ontario: What You Need to Know (and Laugh About) Before You Ask for the Money
Introduction: Why Is Everyone Talking About Retroactive Spousal Support? If you’ve spent any time in Ontario’s family law circles (or

Imputing Income to Support Payor Involves Risk for Recipient: Navigating Ontario Family Law’s Unpredictable Terrain
Introduction When relationships break down, financial support issues quickly rise to the surface. In Ontario, spousal and child support calculations

Why Spousal Support Disputes May Increase Over the Holidays: Legal Insights for Ontario Families
Introduction The holidays—a season wrapped in family traditions and togetherness—can also be a crucible for conflict, especially for separated or

Life Insurance to Secure Child and Spousal Support in Ontario
Introduction When a couple separates or divorces in Ontario, financial support for children or a spouse often becomes a central

Retroactive Child and Spousal Support in Ontario Family Law
Introduction Court orders for child or spousal support aren’t etched in stone. Change is a fact of life, and so

Exceptions to Ontario Spousal Support Guidelines
Introduction Spousal support—sometimes called alimony—can be a hotly contested issue when a marriage or common-law relationship breaks down in Ontario.

Early Retirement and Support Obligations in Ontario
Introduction: Early Retirement and Family Law—An Unexpected Intersection Early retirement: the dream of sun-drenched mornings, leisurely coffees, and absolutely no

Filing a Motion to Change Child Support in Ontario
Introduction Child support orders aren’t set in stone. Life changes—jobs come and go, incomes rise or fall, and children’s needs

