Divorce Mediation in Ontario: A Step-by-Step Guide
Divorce mediation can help separating spouses resolve parenting, support and property issues outside court. This guide explains each stage, how to prepare and how to protect your legal rights.
Parental Alienation in Ontario: Signs, Evidence and Court Remedies
Parental alienation can seriously affect a child’s relationship with a parent and create complex family court issues. Learn how Ontario courts identify alienating behaviour, what evidence may matter, and what remedies may be available.
A Full Guide to Prenuptial Agreements in Ontario
Planning a wedding usually means venues, guest lists, and celebrations. But many couples also want to address the practical side of building a life together, and that is where a prenuptial agreement comes in. In Canada, a “prenup” is more formally known as a domestic contract, and specifically a marriage contract under Ontario’s Family Law …
How to File for Divorce in Ontario
Ending a marriage in Ontario is a federal process carried out through a provincial court. Most divorces are uncontested and follow a well-worn path. To assist you in understanding the process, we have prepared an overview of how that path works, the forms involved, and importantly, how the process differs depending on whether you were …
Understanding Separation Agreements in Ontario
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 …
Father’s Rights in Ontario: Parenting Time, Decision-Making and What Courts Actually Look For
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.
Can Child Support Be Changed Later?
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: What Ontario Parents Need to Know
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 family court is still extremely busy
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.
Retroactive Child Support in Ontario: What Is It and When Does It Apply?
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 …