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What Happens to an Inheritance in a Divorce in Ontario? A 2026 Guide to Inheritances, Gifts and Excluded Property
Does Your Spouse Get Half of Your Inheritance When You Divorce in Ontario? You inherited money from your parents. Now your marriage is ending. Does your spouse get half? The answer in Ontario is often no—but there are important exceptions. Under Ontario’s Family Law Act, certain inheritances received from someone other than your spouse during […]
Who Gets the House in a Divorce in Ontario? A 2026 Guide to the Matrimonial Home, Buyouts & Selling
Separating? Your Home May Be Your Biggest Financial—and Emotional—Question For many separating couples, the matrimonial home is their largest asset. It may also be where their children live, where much of their wealth is tied up, and the place one or both spouses desperately want to keep. That makes one question especially important: Who gets […]
How to Prove Hidden Income in Ontario Family Court
What Ontario Courts Look For When a Spouse May Be Hiding Income During Divorce or Separation When couples separate, financial disclosure becomes one of the most important parts of any Ontario family law case. Whether the issue involves child support, spousal support, or property division, Ontario courts rely on accurate financial information to make fair […]
Business Owners and Divorce in Ontario: What Happens to Your Company?
For many business owners, divorce is not just personal — it can become a direct threat to the company they spent years building. Whether you own a corporation, operate a professional practice, run a family business, or hold shares in a private company, separation can raise complicated financial and legal issues that extend far beyond […]
Should I sign my separation agreement without financial disclosure?
The short answer to this question is – absolutely not! The husband in the following case learned his lesson the hard way. In the recent case of Shalaby v Nafei 2022 ONSC 5615, the Honourable Justice Price refuses a husband’s request to summarily dismiss the wife’s claim that the separation agreement should be set aside, […]
Can I sell my marital home before I finish my divorce?
The short answer is – Yes! However, you should consider the following before agreeing to list your house for sale: 1. Who owns the home? If you or your former partner own the home that you are living in at the time of separation together, then you need to get your former partner’s […]