In Canada, the most common reason given by an Applicant seeking a divorce with or without the agreement of the other spouse is separation. That means that they have lived separate and apart for a [...]
“I want to separate”. These are often some of the most difficult words to say to someone who is your partner or spouse. What does it mean to say you have separated? Can you be separated and still [...]
The Federal Child Support Guidelines indicate how much child support is payable, based on the payor’s income and the number of children. The Guidelines also set out rules stating how a [...]
When one household turns into two following a separation, there are many adjustments for parents and children to make. Everyone is adjusting to a new reality, new schedules and new ways of [...]
Many people look forward to receiving an income tax refund each spring. However, a refund means the taxpayer has overpaid taxes and it may be a sign of lack of tax planning. In simplistic [...]
The misconception that common law partners have the same rights as married couples is not uncommon. Despite the similarities between common law and married couples, the two relationships are not [...]
After separation, if one spouse remains living in a jointly owned property or matrimonial home for some period of time, while the other spouse pays rent elsewhere, should the occupying spouse pay [...]
A divorce legally ends your marriage and gives you the ability to get re-married. The law to get a divorce is the same across Canada as it falls under the Divorce Act. While the process is not [...]
Bill C-78 has passed the first reading in the House of Commons, ushering in some changes to the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act, and the Garnishment, [...]
Yes, there is a difference between being separated and being divorced. Separation To be separated means one person in the relationship has withdrawn from it, you and your spouse have started [...]
