What is spousal support? Spousal support is money that is paid by one spouse to the other after a separation or divorce. It is meant to assist the disadvantaged spouse with the breakdown of the relationship. It can be paid by way of monthly payments or a lump sum...
Can Retroactive Child Support Be Decreased? By Matthew Brandon Family Lawyer Matthew Brandon shares a cautionary tale about a dad who sought to reduce his child support obligations, retroactively. In 1996 an Ontario man had been ordered to pay child support of $115...
What’s a Prenuptial Agreement? Also known as a Marriage Agreement, it is a contract between two people who are planning to be married. A prenuptial agreement is very similar to a Cohabitation Agreement, where the couple live together in a common law...
Playing Nicely about Child Support Saves Legal Costs Since Covid hit, your industry has taken a downturn and now child support payments are too high. If your spouse is sympathetic, you can simply enter into a new child and spousal support agreement to reflect your...
Asset Division is often the most important aspect in a contested divorce. Unlike other matters which can be modified if circumstances change post-divorce, property division is usually final. However, recent legislative changes such as the LOTR will provide a new lens...
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