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Family Law in Ontario
Ontario Family Law
If you have specific questions regarding separation, divorce child custody and assets please contact us for a consultation.
Before making important decisions, you should understand your rights and obligations.
Family law can be complicated and you should speak with a lawyer to answer all your questions or tell you everything you need to know.
When you get married, the law treats your marriage as an equal economic partnership. If your marriage ends, the value of the property you acquired while you were married and the increase in the value of property you brought into your marriage will be divided in half: one half for you and one half for your husband or wife.
There are exceptions to this rule.
The law also provides that you and your husband or wife have an equal right
to stay in the family home. If you separate, you will have to
decide who will continue to live there.
In addition, Ontario’s family laws provide
that you may be entitled to financial support for
yourself and your children when your marriage
ends.
Couples who feel that the law does not suit the kind of relationship they
have can make other arrangements in a marriage contract.
Marriage contracts are very important legal documents. You should think
carefully about your decision. Speak to a lawyer and exchange financial
information before signing a marriage contract.
In a marriage contract you can say what you expect from each other during your marriage. You can list property that you are bringing into the marriage and say how much it is worth and who owns it. You can say exactly how you will divide your assests.
If you are separated or are thinking of separating, it is a good idea to speak to a lawyer about your situation. A lawyer can give you specific information about the law and tell you how it might affect you.