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“We’ve been separated for years, so aren’t we already divorced?” It is a common question. When two people have built separate lives, it can feel as though the marriage has already ended. However, in Canada, separation and divorce are not the same thing. Does Divorce Happen Automatically After a Long Separation? No. There is no …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.