CAN GIFTS BE CONSIDERED PART OF INCOME FOR SUPPORT?
When determining child and spousal support in Ontario, one common question is whether cash gifts from relatives count as income. Generally, these […]
Sperm Donor and Parenting Time
In a recent case, the Supreme Court of British Columbia ruled in favour of a sperm donor who sought increased parenting time […]
Court of Appeal on Marriage Contract
In a recent landmark decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the validity of a 2017 marriage contract in Singh v. Khalil. […]
JURISDICTIONAL CHALLENGE AND IMPORTANCE OF DISCLOSURE IN FAMILY LAW DISPUTE
In a recent case, the Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed a husband’s motion to stay a financial disclosure order in a jurisdictional […]
WHAT IS GREY DIVORCE AND ITS CAUSES?
The term “grey” refers to the aging of the individuals involved, with a focus on people in their 50s, 60s, or even […]
How to Determine Date of Separation
The date of separation or valuation date (for financial purposes) is the date when you and your spouse separated. The date of […]
Can You Have a New Relationship If Not Divorced Yet?
Until you are divorced, a marriage does not end legally. In a few cases, we have seen those legally married spouses are […]
Unborn Child and Child Support
In today’s article, I am writing about a somewhat unique situation where a mother seeks child support and expenses for an unborn […]
Marriage vs. Common-Law: What You Need to Know
With the marriage rate decreasing and divorce rates increasing, I am finding that I am getting more and more questions about common-law […]
Does Sponsorship Agreement impact Child Support?
One of the requirements to sponsor a family member for Citizenship and Immigration Canada is to execute a Sponsorship Agreement and an […]
CAN A SUGAR DADDY AVOID SPOUSAL SUPPORT?
Sugar dating is becoming a new norm in a society where an older wealthier person (sugar daddy), in exchange for an intimate […]