Tag: Divorce
Financial Disclosure
Each party must be fully informed of the financial circumstances of the other. The Ontario Family Law Act expressly sets out that a Court can set aside any contract or settlement if it was reached without full disclosure by one or both parties.
Divorce in Ontario: Frequently-Asked Questions
Separation and divorce is becoming all the more commonplace in Ontario; the following are some frequently-asked questions pertaining to the required elements for obtaining a divorce in this province.
The Matrimonial Home – What Makes it Unique?
After a marriage ends, the division of property is largely governed by the Ontario Family Law Act, which provides that in general the property is to be equally divided, subject to certain exceptions. One of those exceptions pertains to the treatment of the matrimonial home. This article discusses exactly what makes the matrimonial home unique in the family law context.