We are happy to announce our top 10 blog posts of 2025. These are the most viewed blogs and articles by you and our readers this year.
1. Adultery and Affairs: Understanding the Basis for Divorce in Ontario
Adultery in Ontario is a legally recognized ground for divorce, requiring proof of voluntary sexual intercourse with someone other than a spouse. While emotionally impactful, the legal focus is on specific evidence rather than emotional harm. Understanding this distinction helps individuals navigate divorce proceedings more effectively.
2. Changing The Locks in Ontario: The Law on Separated Spouses, Possession & the Matrimonial Home
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.
3. Selling the Matrimonial Home & An Introduction to Ontario Divorce Laws
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.
4. Changing Your Name After Divorce in Ontario: Process, Child Name Changes, and Required Updates
March 05, 2024
In Ontario, many individuals choose to change their name after a divorce, often reverting to their maiden name or a previous surname. As of 2024, the process has become more streamlined, but it still requires understanding the legal steps, considerations for changing a child’s name, and the various places you need to update your new name. This article provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the name change process in Ontario following a divorce.
5. Can I Keep My Ex’s New Partner Away from My Kids?
July 3, 2015
You and your ex have split, and they have moved on to form a new romantic relationship with someone else. The relationship may be established, or it may be brand-new. But either way, you’re concerned, quite understandably so.
6. 5 Best Divorce Lawyers in Toronto
August 3, 2022
Choosing a lawyer can be a difficult experience. Go with your gut, ask questions and ask other professionals or former clients for recommendations. The key is to have confidence in your counsel together with open and regular communication. You want a lawyer who will listen to your story, show compassion, empathy and a willingness to be a fearless advocate.
7. Former Shark Tank Star Ordered to Pay Ex-Wife $125,000 Per Month in Support
March 5, 2019
The husband, well-known TV-celebrity Robert Herjavec was ordered to pay his ex-wife, Diane Plese, $125,000 per month in spousal support for an indeterminate period. He was also ordered to pay her about $25 million, representing an equalization payment and her entitlement to shares in a cottage and vacation property.
8. After 14-Year Legal Battle, Court Holds the Husband – And Possibly His Lawyers – Accountable
March 6, 2025
For some couples, their high-conflict Family litigation against each other lasts significantly longer than their marriage did in the first place. It may drag on with no end in sight, because one (or both) of the former spouses has dug in their heels, and has refused to cooperate with the other spouse and with the court.
9. Lifestyle Post-Separation: $200k Tesla, New Girlfriend, Lavish Trips & Support Obligations
September 26, 2023
In a recent Ontario case, the court rejected a very wealthy husband’s complaints that his finances did now allow for significant child and spousal support pending divorce. This was based partly on social media evidence of his extravagant jet-setting lifestyle in the company of a (very) young new girlfriend.
10. 5 Surprising Divorce Trends You Need to Know in 2025
January 7, 2025
Divorce is never an easy journey, but understanding the latest research can provide valuable insights for couples navigating marriage and separation. With the average divorce happening after just eight years of marriage, staying informed about trends in relationships and divorce can help us make better decisions for ourselves and our families.
