CAS Investigation Ontario: Legal Rights Guide
If Children’s Aid Society is at your door, the decisions you make in the first 24 hours are critical. This comprehensive guide by Iqbal Law breaks down your parental rights in Ontario, the investigation process, and how to effectively protect your family’s future during a child protection case. Don't face the system alone—understand your rights now.
Ontario Spousal Rental Right to Matrimonial Home
The Residential Tenancies Act is remedial legislation. Its primary purpose is to provide protection for tenants from unlawful evictions and to ensure housing stability. A narrow, contractual interpretation of who qualifies as a 'tenant' would defeat the very protection the legislature intended to provide to families and spouses.
Emergency Custody in Ontario: How to File an Urgent Motion
In a crisis, the standard family court timeline isn’t enough. Learn how to navigate Rule 14(4.2) to file an urgent motion for emergency custody in Ontario. We break down the high evidentiary threshold, the required court forms, and how to prove an immediate risk of harm to protect your child’s best interests.
Stop FRO Driver’s License Suspension in Ontario
Facing an FRO license suspension in Ontario? You have a strict 30-day window to protect your driving privileges. This comprehensive guide from Iqbal Law breaks down how to file a Motion to Refrain, negotiate payment plans, and navigate the Family Responsibility and Support Arrears Enforcement Act to keep you on the road. Don't wait until it's too late—learn your legal options today.
Parental Alienation Ontario: Evidence & Strategy
Proving parental alienation in Ontario Family Court requires moving beyond allegations to verifiable evidence. Under the Children’s Law Reform Act, the court prioritizes the child's best interests above all else. In this comprehensive guide, IQBAL LAW explores the strategic use of Section 30 assessments, the '8 Red Flags' of alienation, and recent 2025 case law to help parents navigate high-conflict separations.
Common-Law Spousal Support Ontario: 3-Year Rule
Many believe common-law partners have no right to spousal support in Ontario. In reality, the "three-year rule" under the Family Law Act provides a vital safety net. Discover if you qualify and how support is calculated after a separation.
Child Relocation Laws Ontario: The 2021 Rules
Think you can just pack up and move? In 2026, Ontario courts are stricter than ever. Following the landmark 2025 ruling in Angelillo v. Mughal, failing to correctly apply the burden of proof can overturn a case. Discover the essential 60-day notice requirements and how to protect your parenting rights under the latest Divorce Act amendments.
Form 13.1 Ontario: Divorce Financial Guide
Completing Form 13.1 is arguably the most critical step in an Ontario divorce involving property or support. This comprehensive guide from Iqbal Law demystifies the financial disclosure process, explains the significance of the "Valuation Date," and reveals how to protect your excluded assets. Whether you are dealing with equalization or complex support claims, learn how to provide "full and frank" disclosure while protecting your financial future.
Dividing Pensions & RRSPs in Ontario Divorce
Dividing Pensions and RRSPs in an Ontario Divorce: The Comprehensive Guide For most Ontario couples, retirement assets—specifically employer-sponsored pensions and Registered Retirement […]
Finding Hidden Assets in Ontario Divorce: Guide
Divorce in Ontario is more than the dissolution of a relationship; it is a complex financial audit governed by the principle […]
Ontario Matrimonial Home: 5 Steps Before Separation
For most people in Ontario, the matrimonial home is more than just four walls and a roof. It is the repository of […]
Ontario Common-Law: Home Rights, Eviction, & Trust Claims
Separation is a seismic event. For common-law partners in Ontario, the initial shock often gives way to a single, terrifying question: Do […]