Divorce

Find out what to expect from your divorce and how to navigate each stage with confidence.

Mother, father and daughter standing separately to represent living separate under the same roof, in Family Law.

Living Separate and Apart Under the Same Roof

Ontario courts have recognized that spouses can be living separate and apart even if they remain under the same roof, especially where they do so for financial or practical reasons.

Divorce

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Child sitting alone at the lake to represent parent alienation in family law

Parental Alienation in Ontario: What the Courts Look For

When parents separate, children should never be placed in the middle of the conflict. Unfortunately, in some cases, one parent may deliberately or unintentionally influence a child to reject the other parent. This is commonly referred to as parental alienation.

Divorce

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Children sitting in a classroom representing choice of school disputes in family law.

Choice of School Disputes in Ontario: How Do Courts Decide?

When parents separate, one of the most difficult decisions they may face is where their child should attend school. If parents cannot agree, the court has the authority to decide the issue based solely on what is in the child's best interests.

Child Custody & Support

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A hand holding keys to a house in front of the homes staircase.

Matrimonial Homes in Ontario: What Every Spouse Needs to Know

What many homeowners do not realize is that in Ontario, ownership alone does not necessarily give one spouse the unrestricted right to sell, mortgage, or otherwise deal with the family home.

Divorce

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