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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 Much Does a Divorce Cost in Ontario? (2026 Guide to Legal Fees, Court Costs & Ways to Save Money)
How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Ontario? One of the first questions people ask after deciding to separate is: “How much is this going to cost?” It is a fair question. Divorce and separation are already emotionally challenging. The uncertainty surrounding legal fees can make the situation even more stressful. The truth is […]
The Hidden Family Law Consequence of Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia: How Spousal Support Litigation is Changed Forever
When the Supreme Court of Canada released its landmark decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, the legal profession immediately focused on one headline issue: the recognition of the Tort of Intimate Partner Violence (“IPV”). But there is another consequence of the decision that may prove just as significant for Ontario family law litigation — particularly for […]
Emergency Motions in Ontario Family Court: When You Can Bring One — And When You Shouldn’t
In high-conflict family litigation, urgency can change everything. Parents facing immediate concerns involving their children, safety, finances, or parenting time often believe they need an emergency motion. In some cases, they are right. In others, bringing an emergency motion can seriously damage credibility before the court. Ontario family courts treat emergency motions differently than ordinary […]
Why Zoom Should Not Be Used to Resolve Family Law Disputes
The Hidden Risks of Virtual Family Law Litigation in High-Conflict Cases Family law disputes are deeply personal, emotionally charged, and often life-changing. Decisions involving children, parenting, support, property, and allegations of family violence require careful credibility assessments, meaningful human interaction, and strong judicial oversight. Yet in recent years, virtual hearings through platforms like Zoom have […]
Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia May Make the Ontario Court of Justice Obsolete: Why Ontario Needs a Fully Unified Family Court System
Introduction The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia may become one of the most important family law decisions in Canadian history — not only because it recognized a new tort of intimate partner violence, but because it exposed a serious structural problem within Ontario’s family court system. (decisions.scc-csc.ca) For years, Ontario has […]
Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia: A Landmark Victory for Domestic Violence Victims — But a Potential Crisis for Family Law Litigation
The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia will likely become one of the most influential — and controversial — family law decisions in Canadian legal history. By recognizing a new tort of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), the Court fundamentally changed how domestic violence can be addressed within civil and family law proceedings. […]
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 […]
Hiring a Litigation Lawyer in High Conflict Family Cases is Essential
When families face separation or divorce, mediation is often promoted as the faster, more cost-effective, and less adversarial path. While that may be true for amicable situations, high-conflict family cases are fundamentally different. In these circumstances, hiring an experienced litigation lawyer is not just beneficial—it is often essential to protecting your rights, your children, and […]