Common-law partners in Ontario have strong rights to support and parenting, but no automatic property sharing or matrimonial home rights. This guide explains what you can claim, what you cannot, key deadlines, and how to protect yourself with agreements, wills, and smart planning.
A plain-English guide to divorce in Ontario. Learn who can apply, the types of divorce, what you need before filing, and how the process works.
Worried your child has been taken or hidden by the other parent? This comprehensive guide explains Ontario’s laws on parental child abduction, from criminal charges and emergency court orders to international recovery under the Hague Convention. Learn how to respond quickly, protect your parental rights, and prevent future risk.
Wondering if your spousal support can be reduced or terminated when you retire? In Canada, retirement may be considered a valid reason to vary or end support, depending on your specific situation and court-approved agreements.
High-conflict divorces can feel overwhelming. Learn key strategies to stay calm, organized, and focused throughout the process.
This article explores how access to justice is evolving in Ontario family law. It looks at digital tools, self-representation, and the role of adversarial court systems.
Can inflation or economic instability justify changing spousal support orders? Learn how Ontario courts view economic changes and what options may be available to you.
Learn when common law partners in Ontario may claim spousal support, even without continuous cohabitation or children. Understand your rights under Ontario law.
Confused about when you need to file Form 13.1 in Ontario family law? Learn when the Financial Statement is mandatory, what documents are needed, and why legal help matters.
Legal costs in family law can surprise many litigants. Learn how cost awards work in Ontario, the key rules courts follow, and how to avoid unnecessary financial penalties.
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