Family Law

How Long Does it Take to Get Divorce In Ontario

Getting Divorced in Ontario: What to Expect

Let’s face it – divorce is never easy. As a family law lawyer who has sat across from clients about to embark on the separation process, I understand the emotional rollercoaster you’re on right now. Whether you’ve been contemplating this decision for years or recent events have pushed you toward separation, navigating the divorce process in Ontario comes with its own unique challenges and administrative hurdles. Many clients tell their divorce lawyer they feel overwhelmed by, not just the emotional aspects, but also the practical “what happens next” questions. That’s completely normal.

Grey Divorce (Over 50)

Property Division - General, Spouse

It’s on the Rise – What You Should Know

A “grey divorce” refers to the dissolution of a marriage among older adults, typically those over the age of fifty. Regardless of the parties’ age at the time of separation, the breakdown of a marriage is never easy; however, couples over the age of fifty face a unique set of challenges when separating.

7 Mistakes to Avoid for Your Best Family Law Outcome

Children, Divorce Options, Property Division - General

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗮 Shortsighted 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 Success

1. If You Want Primary Care of Your Children

How to Start a Divorce in Ontario

Divorce Options, Low Conflict Divorce, Separation Agreement

The basics

What do I need to get a divorce?
How soon can I get divorced?
My spouse and I don’t have anything, can we just get divorced?

These are all questions that clients have asked me early in the process, even at our first meeting.

Can a Spouse Refuse a Divorce in Ontario?

Divorce Options, Family Court, Spouse

Deciding to end a marriage is one of the most difficult life decisions that a person can make.

Some believe that obtaining a divorce has become too easy, and that the perceived simplicity of the divorce process has encouraged spouses to walk away from marriages that might, otherwise, have survived. The reality is, that most spouses struggle with the decision to divorce for years. And, contrary to popular misconceptions, it can be complex, time consuming, emotionally and financially depleting, and damaging to your children to divorce. The process is, most certainly, far from easy.

Uncontested Divorce and Separation Agreements

Divorce Options, Separation Agreement

So, my marriage is over and now I have to deal with this complicated and expensive divorce process? It is understandable if you find yourself asking this question. Irrespective of the length or nature of your marriage, separating from your spouse is the probably the most difficult decision you have made in your life, and in most cases this chapter of life does not end with a period, but, rather, with a number of question marks.

Demystifying the Family Law Motion

Divorce Options, Low Conflict Divorce, Mediation

In most circumstances a negotiated settlement is the most cost-effective and time efficient option for resolving a family law dispute, whether the settlement is arrived at via mediation, direct negotiations amongst counsel or other forms of non-Court resolution.

Unfortunately, negotiated settlement is not always possible for every family law file.

What Is a Spouse Entitled to In a Divorce in Ontario? – Part 1 – Property

Property Division - General

You are contemplating a separation from your spouse, and you are worried about your financial future. Who gets what? Having an answer to this question could influence when, or if, you separate. In any event, it will relieve the considerable anxiety that you may experience from not knowing where you might land once the dust arising from a separation has settled.

Common Misconceptions in the Family Law Process

Divorce Options

Providing the Best Information and Support

We understand that clients are normally reaching out to a family law lawyer during a challenging time in their lives. There are many emotions our clients may be dealing with, including fear, anger, sadness or grief, resentment toward their partner, and even trauma. If a client is new to the family law process, there can also be a lot of stress and confusion, and if the client has been through the process before, the client may be disenchanted or frustrated.

At What Age Can a Child Decide Which Parent to Live With in Ontario?

Child Custody & Access, Children

Introduction

Family law lawyers are frequently asked, “At what age can a child decide which parent they would like to live with?” Sometimes, this information is used to press another parent to submit to a change of parenting time or decision-making. Sometimes, it is shared with children, to embolden them to make their own decisions as to their living arrangements. Sometimes, it is a factor that prompts a parent to take Court action, to amend living arrangements.

How Long Does it Take to Get Divorce In Ontario

Grey Divorce (Over 50)

7 Mistakes to Avoid for Your Best Family Law Outcome

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗮 Shortsighted 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 Success

1. If You Want Primary Care of Your Children

How to Start a Divorce in Ontario

The basics

Can a Spouse Refuse a Divorce in Ontario?

Uncontested Divorce and Separation Agreements

Demystifying the Family Law Motion

What Is a Spouse Entitled to In a Divorce in Ontario? – Part 1 – Property

Common Misconceptions in the Family Law Process

At What Age Can a Child Decide Which Parent to Live With in Ontario?

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𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗮 Shortsighted 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 Success

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