We are happy to announce our top 5 blog posts in 2023! Although not all of these posts were written in 2023, these articles and topics were those which our readers found most interesting and applicable to their interests and/or family law circumstances.
1. Wife’s Hatchet Attack Breaches Separation Agreement with Husband
December 5, 2023
Under Ontario Family Law, a separation agreement is a legal document under which former romantic partners agree on certain property-related and support matters arising from their split. As with any other type of contract, it can be breached by one or both parties any time they fail to adhere to the obligations to which they commit themselves. In fact, under the broader law of Canadian contracts there is even an “organizing principle of good faith”: It calls for the parties to perform their contractual duties honestly and reasonably – not capriciously or arbitrarily.
2. Co-Parenting During the Holiday Season
December 13, 2023
Co-parenting during the holidays doesn’t have to be a source of stress. With effective communication, flexibility, a child-centered approach, and a willingness to create new traditions, it’s possible to navigate this season in a way that is enjoyable and fulfilling for everyone involved. Remember, the ultimate goal is to create a holiday season that is rich in love, joy, and peace for your children, setting a positive example of collaboration and respect.
3. Adultery and Affairs: Understanding the Basis for Divorce in Ontario
June 13, 2019
This article provides an insight into the basics for divorce in Ontario related to adultery and affairs. This includes the three ways a breakdown of marriage can be proven for grounds for divorce in Canada, important considerations when filing for divorce on the ground of adultery, the impact of adultery on custody and access and spousal support and additional resources.
4. Selling the Matrimonial Home & An Introduction to Ontario Divorce Laws
May 19, 2016
When a couple first separates under contentious circumstances, I will often get questions about what each party’s respective rights are in the early stages, i.e. before the long process has started of formally dividing up their assets and dealing with any support and child-related issues. One of the most common questions is whether the spouse who remains in the matrimonial home after separation can change the locks in order to exclude the other spouse. In Ontario, the short answer is: No.
5. Changing The Locks in Ontario: The Law on Separated Spouses, Possession & the Matrimonial Home
May 27, 2016
One of the most common questions is whether the spouse who remains in the matrimonial home after separation can change the locks in order to exclude the other spouse. In Ontario, the short answer is: No. If the now-separated married couple were living in the matrimonial home, and one of them has moved out, neither the Family Law Act nor other legislation entitles the remaining spouse to change the locks.
