Thomas Dart, Partner, Family Law
When a family unit starts to breakdown, the financial ramifications are already hard enough to handle without throwing into the mix the cost of the professional services required to finalize the parenting, property, support
Matrimonial Matters
The Matrimonial Matters blog, published by Barriston Law, focuses on issues related to family law, particularly those arising from marital breakdowns. It covers topics such as child and spousal support, property division including matrimonial home disputes, family law arbitration, and legal procedures for separation and divorce. The blog also addresses practical concerns like legal costs, offers to settle, and the impact of social media on family law cases. It provides case summaries, legal insights, and guidance on navigating family law processes in Ontario, aiming to inform individuals about their rights and options during family law disputes.
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Mediation Report vs. Separation Agreement
By Marie Keeler
Jodi Armstrong, Partner, Family Law
There are certainly some similarities between a mediation report and a separation agreement: both documents outline agreed upon terms and both, at least appear, to have an air of finality about them. Why then,…
Spousal Support Qualifiers and Tips
By Marie Keeler
Barrie M. Hayes, Partner, Family Law
The Income Tax Act recognizes spousal support payments as a tax-deductible expenditure.
The Act recognizes both married and common- law spousal support payments as tax-deductible. In order to qualify as a tax-deductible expenditure…
Older Spouses Divorcing
By Marie Keeler
Catherine Hyde, Paralegal
In recent years there has been an increase in separation of couples in the 55+ category. It seems once the children have left and you start to notice an increase in the people you know in the…
What Does the Ghomeshi Trial Have To Do with Family Law?
By Marie Keeler
By Douglas J. Manning, Partner, Certified Specialist in Family Law
There certainly has been a lot of media attention and commentary about the process and evidence in the criminal trial involving media personality Jian Ghomeshi. But I am not…
Why do I need a lawyer for my divorce?
By Marie Keeler
David Harris-Lowe, Partner, Family Law
Going through a separation or divorce is often a really challenging experience. It can be legally complex, emotionally challenging, and financially draining. You’re under pressure and it’s tempting to cut corners by handling the…
Do I have to keep paying spousal support if I retire?
By Marie Keeler
Thomas C. Dart, Partner, Family Law.
If you are separated and have either a court order or separation agreement under which you have to make support payments to your ex-spouse, you may think that, once you retire, you won’t…
Do’s and Don’ts for Custody Cases
By Marie Keeler
By Douglas J. Manning, Partner, Certified Specialist in Family Law
So you want to “win” your child custody case? Here are some do’s and don’ts:
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Bundled legal services: an alternative to retaining a lawyer
By Marie Keeler
Barrie Hayes, Partner
There is no doubt that hiring a lawyer to represent you in Family Court can be a very expensive undertaking.
One alternative to entering into a comprehensive Family Court retainer with a lawyer is to…
What is a Certificate of Financial Disclosure?
By Marie Keeler
Catherine Hyde, Paralegal
On May 2, 2015, the Family Law Rules changed to provide for additional requirements for financial disclosure, whether for a property claim or a support claim. The Rules now provide that unless the court orders otherwise,…