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When a relationship ends, the emotional separation is only part of the picture. The practical questions arrive quickly: Who stays in the home? How is property divided? What happens with the children? How will each person manage financially? A separation agreement is the tool many Ontario couples use to answer those questions clearly, privately, and …

Fathers in Ontario often worry about losing time with their children after separation. This guide explains how parenting time, decision-making responsibility, child support, relocation, and denied access are handled under Ontario family law.

Many parents assume that once child support is established, the amount remains fixed until the child reaches adulthood. In reality, recalculating child support is common because child support is often subject to change over time. As families grow and circumstances evolve, support arrangements may need to be updated to reflect new realities. Whether support is …

International parental child abduction cases move quickly and can involve Ontario courts, foreign courts, the Hague Convention, police, passports, and urgent family law orders. Here is what separated parents should know before a child crosses borders.

Ontario’s latest family law court statistics show that thousands of divorce, parenting, support, and property disputes continue to move through the court system each year. Learn what the 2025 numbers mean for separating spouses and why early legal strategy matters when your family law case may require court representation.

Child support is generally intended to reflect a parent’s income and the needs of the child. But what happens if support should have been paid—or paid at a higher amount—in the past? This is where retroactive child support claims may arise. Many parents are surprised to learn that support obligations can sometimes be adjusted for …

If your name is the only one on the deed, can you make your spouse leave after separation? In Ontario, the answer depends on whether the property is a matrimonial home, whether you are married or common-law, and whether there is an agreement or court order. This article explains what spouses need to know before changing locks, selling, moving out, or starting a property division dispute.

Divorce does not always mean the end of a shared business. Learn how former spouses can stay business partners after separation, including equalization, valuation, ownership, and planning issues.

A new partner does not automatically change a divorce or separation case, but they may become relevant where parenting, support, living arrangements, or safety concerns are involved. Learn how Ontario family law looks at new relationships after separation.

Starting a business is exciting. For many entrepreneurs, it represents years of hard work, risk-taking, and long-term goals. While new business owners often focus on growth, financing, operations, and branding, personal legal planning is sometimes overlooked. One area that can be important to consider early is how a business may be affected by future family …