Canada: Divorce

I have personally observed the conflict between couples separating to be worse than ever. When everyone is so dependent on technology, it is all too easy to cause harm to a former spouse by texting damaging and accusatory words in the heat of the moment.

In the law of defamation, absolute privilege is a complete defence. However, the doctrine of absolute privilege extends beyond defamation law to prevent other causes of action that arise out of ...

Divorce is difficult for any family, but when a family farm is involved, the issues can become significantly more complex.

Summary: The parties were married in April 2010 and separated in October 2023. Ms. Swimm filed a Petition for Divorce soon after. There are two dependent children.

Divorce after a long marriage can trigger an array of emotions that may feel overwhelming. The transition from a shared life to one on your own often stirs up feelings of sadness, anger, relief, or even guilt.

Co-parenting involves both parents continuing to share responsibilities and making decisions for their children after separation or divorce.

This is a question with no clear-cut answer. Disabled children may qualify for disability benefits when they reach adulthood (or even before then). This may affect child support – or not.

If you've obtained a Divorce Order outside Canada, you might be wondering if your divorce is valid here in Ontario. The good news is that Ontario often recognizes foreign divorces, but there are a few key factors to consider. Let's break it down in simple terms.

How Previously Married Claimants are Treated in the Context of Priority Disputes – the First of our Three-Part Series Dealing with the Definition of "Spouse" in the Insurance Act...