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How to File for Divorce in Canada Divorce in Canada is governed by the federal Divorce Act. However, the way a divorce is administered, and all the procedures and documents used to complete it, differ by province or territory. To find information about divorce in each specific province/territory please visit our provincial pages. General Overview […]

Are you considering separating from your spouse? If so, below are some important facts and information regarding separations in Canada. We will clarify a few common misconceptions about separations and then help you to understand exactly what a Separation Agreement is and what it needs to cover. First, there really is no such thing as […]

A common law relationship is defined as two people who live together in a committed “marriage-like” relationship. According to recent Canadian census, common law relationships are quickly on the rise in our country. Despite the spike in this type of relationship, the rights of people living together outside of a marriage are still quite misunderstood. […]

Understandably, children are often the biggest concern for couples during a separation or divorce. This page will help to outline important topics regarding your children during this process. When dealing with Child Custody in Canada our courts focus on one thing: The best interest of the children. What is Child Custody? Child custody is the legal […]

When one parent is awarded custody of the children the other parent is normally granted access, this is sometimes referred to as “visitation”. A parent with access is entitled to visit and be visited by their children, as well as be kept informed about all important issues concerning their children’s health, education and welfare. In […]

Once you have worked out the important details for living and care of your children, through custody and access arrangements, you will next need to determine child support. Despite being divorced, both parents always remain legally obligated to financially support their children. The main principle of Canada’s child support law is: “All children should continue to benefit from the financial means […]

In the event that a parent stops paying their child support, under no circumstances can they be prevented access to their children. Also, in the same regard, they cannot stop paying their support if a custodial parent denies them access to their children. Access and support are two completely separate issues. Child support is not […]

Now that the relationship is over…. who gets what? There is much to consider during a divorce, but one of the most basic questions is “Who gets what?” For some couples the division of property can get very messy, while others are able to deal with it quickly and easily. Under Canada’s Constitution, each province […]