In keeping with the goals of Bell’s “Let’s Talk” campaign, we thought it was an appropriate time to talk about how separation and divorce can affect the mental well-being of separating couples and their children.
Divorce Statistics
With 40% of [...read full post]
Categorized: Divorce, Mental Wellness, Separation.
The recent decision of Bhatnagar v Bhatnagar, 2016 ONSC 3054 (CanLII) excellently summarizes spousal support entitlement, quantum, and award basics, while also highlighting retroactive support considerations and the meaning of self-sufficiency in a long marriage.
Spousal misconduct & self
[...read full post] Categorized: Case Analysis, Divorce, Ontario, Spousal Support.
The Supreme Court of BC released a lengthy and complicated decision canvassing a variety of issues on August 4, 2015. Shapiro v. Shapiro 2015 BCSC 1361 deals generally with income available for child support and entitlement to spousal support. Justice [...read full post]
Categorized: Child Support, Divorce, Family Law.
On July 7, 2015, the Supreme Court of BC gave judgment on K.T. v. D.C.P., 2015 BCSC 1179, a family case involving two self-represented litigants and, in my view, a clear call for increased funding to Legal Aid BC. The [...read full post]
Categorized: Case Analysis, Child Support, Commentary, Costs, Divorce, Family Court, Procedure.
A large portion of what a Toronto family lawyer or Toronto divorce lawyer does, is advise people on their obligations and rights when they separate or divorce, and to negotiate on their behalf. Frequently, at the end of that process, [...read full post]
Categorized: Divorce.