Canadian child custody can be one of the most contentious issues that come up in a divorce case. For our readers, that is probably understandable, since parents only want what is best for their children. The problem that arises in child custody disputes…

Article on Anxiety by Jessica Cohen Physiological consequences of anxiety: Most of us know the dreaded feelings of anxiety. Even if you don't suffer from clinical anxiety, you may recognize how certain triggers make you more aggravated or worried. These triggers may affect…

An Ontario divorce is such a life-altering event for most people that they spend quite a bit of time, both before and during the divorce process, looking for answers to the many questions they have. From the decision to get divorced, to how…

When our Ontario readers think about the many different legal issues in a divorce case, it can be, understandably, quite daunting. After all, not only do those who go through a divorce need to face the emotional aspect of the process but there…

Goldstein v Walsh (27 May 2019) cautions family law litigants -  If you take unreasonable and obstructive positions throughout proceedings, this will amount to "bad faith".  Result?  You may be ordered to pay a devastating costs award.  Madam Justice J. Kristjanson of the Ontario…

For several decades, there were certain presumptions about how mothers, fathers, and children would be treated in an Ontario divorce. In essence, mothers were expected to be awarded primary custody of minor children, while fathers were expected to be awarded visitation rights. However,…

The notion of what, exactly, is a "fair" result in a family law dispute can be different for any given person and based on the facts of any given case. Family law disputes are very different from many other areas of the law…

No matter whether a divorce case is being litigated in Ontario or otherwise, the parties to the case will come into the process, most likely, full of raw emotions. After all, we are talking about one of the bedrock relationships for people: marriage.…

The decision to pursue an Ontario divorce is often the hardest decision anyone will make. After all, no one gets married thinking that the union will end in divorce. When it comes time to consider whether or not filing for divorce is the…

There are many Ontarians who go into a divorce knowing that there will be a myriad of issues to address, but who are still surprised at how complex these cases can become. Sure, one knows more about their family, spouse and personal finances…