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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 […]
How Long Does a Separation Agreement Take in Ontario? 6 Factors That Control the Clock
The shortest Ontario separation agreement MFC has seen finalized took four weeks. The longest took close to two years. Because the timeline varies so widely, it is difficult to predict the answer to a fundamental question: how long does a separation agreement take in Ontario for your unique situation? Living in this state of financial […]
What Happens at Your First Consultation With a Family Lawyer in Ontario?
Thinking about meeting with a family lawyer can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re considering separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, child support, or property division, you may be wondering what to expect, how much it will cost, and whether you’re bringing the right information. The good news is that your first consultation is designed to answer your […]
7 Things Every Ontario Separation Agreement Needs
Most Ontario couples who draft their own family law contracts get approximately two-thirds of the terms right, but it is the remaining third that ends up triggering an expensive court battle before a judge. Signing a flawed contract leaves your high-value assets and parenting rights completely exposed. If you are currently searching for a separation […]
Separation Agreements in Ontario: What They Cover, How They Work, and How to Get Them Right
Ending a marriage or common-law relationship brings significant practical and financial challenges. When you are dealing with a high-conflict partner, substantial assets, or complex support obligations, the risk of a protracted legal dispute can be a serious concern. You need a resolution that protects your financial interests and—if you have them—your children, without having legal […]
How to Choose a Good Family Lawyer: Why a Well-Rounded Lawyer Is Often the Smartest Choice
When you are facing a separation, divorce, parenting dispute, support issue, or property division matter, choosing the right family lawyer can have a major impact on your future, finances, and peace of mind. Many people search for a lawyer based on price, advertising, or a single label like “collaborative lawyer” or “litigator.” But family law […]
What happens if my ex is unreasonable?
The short answer is – large cost awards. In the recent case of Clark v Denyes, 2025 ONSC 2936 (CanLII), the Honourable Justice Mathen ordered the Respondent mother to pay $400,000.00 in litigation costs to her ex-husband, the Applicant Father. The Honourable Justice Mathen found that the Respondent Mother acted unreasonably by employing misguided views […]
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, […]