Archive for October 2018
Case law: Equalization, spousal support and costs
Berta v. Berta 2017 ONCA 874: The parties were married for 27 years, from 1982 to 2010. They had no children. They owned equal shares of a business created by the husband during the marriage. When they separated in March 2010, there were two principal assets: the matrimonial home and the shares in the business. The…
Read moreIs conjoint counselling ever appropriate in situations of woman abuse?
This FAQ builds on work done by others: a paper written by Julie Shaw and a published paper written by Sandra M. Stith and Eric E. McCollum. There are different opinions about whether or not it is appropriate for a couple to engage in co-counselling, or conjoint counselling, when one partner is abusive to the…
Read moreWhat is independent legal advice and when does a woman need it?
Before a woman signs any kind of agreement related to her family law issues, she should obtain independent legal advice (ILA). This means she needs to meet with her own lawyer to review whatever the agreement may be. Common agreements where ILA is needed include: Cohabitation agreements Marriage contracts Separation agreements Minutes of settlements Mediation…
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